Shamu (Meitei culture)

Shamu (Samu)
Elephants in Meitei culture
A classical Meitei painting depicting Meitei king Chandrakirti, the ruler of Kangleipak (Manipur), riding on his imperial pet elephants
Stylistic originsMeitei culture
Cultural originsMeitei culture

In Meitei civilization, elephants, known as Shamu or Samu in Meitei language, play important roles, in different aspects of the cultural heritage of the Meitei people (also known as Manipuris) in Manipur, and other Meitei populated places in Assam, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Tripura, among others.

Elephants are often treated as royal animals, besides horses. In Meitei language and literature, elephants and horses are collectively known as yaisa or langgoi.

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