Kadeng Thangjahanba and Tonu Laijinglembi

The ancient legend of Kadeng Thangjahanba and Tonu Laijinglembi (Meitei: Kadeng-Tonu) is an epic cycle of incarnations of Meitei mythology and folklore from Moirang kingdom of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur). It concerns the fateful love of Kadeng Thangjahanba, a skilled blacksmith, for the beautiful Tonu Laijinglembi.