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Nupa Amaibi: Forbidden Prophecies

"The forbidden prophecies"

Life account of Manipuri indigenous transgender Shamans. Podcast by Santa Khurai.

By Santa Khurai

Podcast

Evocative Accounts of Transgender Shaman of Manipur

Nupa Amaibis/ Maibis are the men shaman of Manipur.The Amaibi tradition has been flourishing in Manipur since time immemorial. This video is of Nupa Amaibis performing devotional activities shot in Heirangoithong Maibam Leikai, Imphal West, Manipur.

A film by Santa Khurai, supported by Heinrich Boll Stiftung, India.

transgender bodies

COVID-19: Who cares about trans bodies?

Nanao Nupa Amaibi in the right, Puina in the middle and Naoba Nupa Amaibi in the left.

Neglected history of a dwindling identity

A Meitei indigenous Nupi Maanbi from Manipur exposed her hair after washing the hair with Chenghi (Rice water boiled with local herbs). Photo by Mitkhubi Haobijam (Nupi Maanbi)

Rescuing traditional queerness: An interview with Santa Khurai

I believe this documentation is a good asset for many people across the globe.

- Santa Khurai

Nupa Amaibis Gallery

Photographs taken on 10th May 2017 during Laningthou Amudon Haraoba - Photo courtesy - Nanao Amaibi

Contributors

Santa Khurai

Community Researcher

Alessandra Monticelli

Alessandra Monticelli

Shalini Yog Shah

Deputy Director & Programme Coordinator, Democracy & Society (Gender) and India International (Global)

Dr. Rima Ghosh Patranabish

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