Naakenthaa (ꯅꯥꯀꯦꯟꯊꯥ), also spelled as Nakentha (/nā-ken-thā/), refers to the autumn season or fall season in Meitei language.[1][2][3] It is one of the seasons in the Meitei calendar of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur). It plays an important role in different elements of the Meitei culture, including but not limited to Meitei festivals, Meitei folklore, Meitei folktales, Meitei history, Meitei literature, Meitei mythology, Meitei proverbs, traditional Meitei religion (Sanamahism), etc.[4] Mera, the seventh month in the traditional lunar Meitei calendar, coincides with the timing of autumn season.[5][6]
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