Market goddesses or merchant goddesses (, ) are the goddesses known for keeping different market shops in Meitei mythology and religion Sanamahism, the indigenous religion of Manipur. Different sources have different answers to how many shopkeeping goddesses there are. They are Cheng Leima, Chinga Leima, Heipok Leima, Hei Leima, Laa Leima, Phu Leima, Pishum Leima, Thangching Leima, Waisheng Leima, Waithou Leima and Waal Leima.
List NameSelling itemsCheng Leima ()riceChinga Leima ()cereals, legumes, vegetablesChinga Leima ()iron tools, daggers, knives, scissors, ladles, tongsHei Leima ()fruits and sweets Laa Leima ()banana leavesPhu Leima ()pots and plates Pishum Leima ()clothes for deities, belts, upper body clothing, gold and silver jewelleryThangching Leima ()taro, herbs, chili peppers, chivesWaisheng Leima ()salt cakesWaithou Leima ()edible oils Waal Leima ()Lady associated with cooking, eating and kitchens
See also Emoinu, Goddess of wealth and prosperity Phouleima, Goddess of agriculture, paddy and rice
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