Kumcha Lempi

Kumcha Lempi
(/koom-chaa lem-pee/)
a victim of the Khoirentak tiger's attack
Member of Characters in the Moirang Kangleirol
Other namesKumja Lembi (/koom-jaa lem-bee/)
Meitei(Meitei: ꯀꯨꯝꯆꯥ ꯂꯦꯝꯄꯤ)
AffiliationMeitei mythology and Meitei folklore
Major cult centerMoirang
AdherentsMeitei people
Genderfemale
RegionAncient Kangleipak (early Manipur)
Ethnic groupMeitei people

Kumcha Lempi (Meitei: ꯀꯨꯝꯆꯥ ꯂꯦꯝꯄꯤ, romanized: /koom-chaa lem-pee/), also known as Kumja Lembi (Meitei: ꯀꯨꯝꯖꯥ ꯂꯦꯝꯕꯤ, romanized: /koom-jaa lem-bee/), is a woman in Meitei mythology and folklore of ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur). She is known for being a victim of an attack by a tiger in Khoirentak. Her tragedy is frequently mentioned, narrated and retold in the Moirang Kangleirol legends, usually by the Pena (musical instrument) playing balladeers till present times.