Koupalu

Koupalu
Founder of Meitei civilization, guardian of the north-west direction.
Member of Meitei gurdians of the directions, Umang Lais
God Koupalu is one of the 14 players of polo (Sagol Kangjei) in Meitei mythology
AffiliationSanamahism
AbodeMount Koupalu
WeaponSpear
AnimalsWhite elephant
MountWhite elephant
GenderMale
Ethnic groupMeitei
FestivalsLai Haraoba
Genealogy
ConsortKounu, Likla Leima, Koujeng Leima
Children

Koupalu (Manipuri: ꯀꯧꯕꯔꯨ) is a primordial deity in Sanamahism. He is the protector of the Meiteis, guardian of the North West direction and the founder of Meitei civilization. He lives on the summit of Mount Koubru.