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A 2019 blog by a self-identified practitioner named “Mathu Naba Chanu” wrote:

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Colonial interruption, modern urbanization, and religious shifts have veiled many of these “magical” practices. But the Meetei Nupi who remembers reclaims:

Colonial and missionary narratives often labeled indigenous Meetei rituals as “black magic.” But the Mathu Naba Meetei Nupi Sahnpujarramagica is closer to . She does not curse. She protects . She does not command demons. She negotiates with local Lais (deities). Mathu Naba Meetei Nupi Sahnpujarramagica

: Specific postures and hand gestures, similar to those found in Manipuri classical dance, are used to channel spiritual energy. Cultural Significance of the "Meetei Nupi" Mathu Naba Meetei Nupi Sahnpujarramagica

: This directly translates to Manipuri Woman . Meetei women are historically celebrated for their leadership, resilience, and economic independence, most famously seen in the Nupi Lan (Women’s War) and the women-run Ima Keithel (Mothers' Market).

: Discuss the reverence for women in Manipuri society, including their participation in dance (like the famous Manipuri Raas Leela), festivals, and household rituals. A 2019 blog by a self-identified practitioner named

The appears to be one such forgotten sub-tradition. Oral songs collected by Manipuri scholar Dr. L. Kunjeswori mention:

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: Returning home, she combined the herbs with local spring water, creating a remedy believed to restore the "interconnectedness of nature and spirit". The Healing But the Meetei Nupi who remembers reclaims: Colonial

The focus on "Nupi" (woman/feminine) highlights the societal respect for feminine power and divinity.

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: The ritual is typically performed in a communal setting, which helps foster social bonding and unity. University of Benghazi Critical Perspective Because it is often treated as a hypothetical reconstruction