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Performance of Tehsedoi ritual

Description: Houjahen Haokip recites the ritual called Tehsedoi used for healing elderly men. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date: February 27, 2013
Duration: 7 minutes 35 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Performance of Khaolangthoina ritual

Description: Houjahen Haokip recites the ritual called khaolangthoina for healing of those who suffer from a sickness. It is for pleasing the spirits who lives in lakes and water bodies. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date: February 27, 2013
Duration: 3 minutes 34 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Performance of Aneovei ritual

Description: Houjahen Haokip recites the ritual called Aneovei used to heal childhood sickness. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date: February 13, 2013
Duration: 3 minutes 53 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Performance of Tuilangvei ritual

Description: Chongkholun Haokip recites a ritual called Tuilangvei, a ritual for healing sickness caused by the spirits of bodies of water. He is a male Thadou speaker from Manipur, currently living in Salbung village, around 95 years old at the time of recording.
Date: June 9, 2012
Duration: 7 minutes 17 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Performance of Gamlahlen ritual

Description: Chongkholun Haokip recites the ritual called Gamlahlen used for healing the sudden, severe sickness believed to be inflicted by the spirits of the forests. He is a male speaker from Manipur, currently living in Sallbung village, around 95 years old at the time of recording.
Date: June 9, 2012
Duration: 7 minutes 07 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Performance of Gujongmatna ritual

Description: Chongkholun Haokip recites the ritual called Gujongmatna used for catching a thief. He is a male Thadou speaker from Manipur, currently living in Salbung village, around 95 years old at the time of recording.
Date: June 9, 2012
Duration: 5 minutes 14 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Performance of Tuilangvei ritual

Description: Chongkholun Haokip recites a ritual called Tuilangvei used for healing sickness caused by the spirits of bodies of water. He is a male Thadou speaker from Manipur, currently living in Salbung village, around 95 years old at the time of recording.
Date: June 9, 2012
Duration: 7 minutes 18 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Performance of Gamlahlen ritual

Description: Chongkholun Haokip recites the ritual called Gamlahlen which is done for healing the sickness believed to have been inflicted by the spirits of the forests. He is a male speaker from Manipur, currently living in Sallbung village, around 95 years old at the time of recording.
Date: June 9, 2012
Duration: 7 minutes 03 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Description of Phunsan rituals

Description: Chongkholun Haokip narrates the different types of healing rituals in Thadou. He is a male Thadou speaker from Manipur, (currently living in Sallbung village), around 90 years old at the time of recording.
Date: June 9, 2012
Duration: 2 minutes 01 second
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Performance of Veisiethoina ritual

Description: Houjahen Haokip recites a ritual called Veisiethoina used to heal children born with illnesses or physical disabilities, such as growth delays or curves in the neck or spine. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date: June 3, 2012
Duration: 5 minutes 29 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Performance of Thingsieveithoi ritual

Description: Houjahen Haokip recites a ritual called Thingsieveithoi used to heal those afflicted by the spirits of woods and trees. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date: June 3, 2012
Duration: 4 minutes 33 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Performance of Thilhahna ritual

Description: Houjahen Haokip recites a ritual called Thilhahna performed when someone dies. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date: June 3, 2012
Duration: 4 minutes 05 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Performance of Khaolangthoina ritual

Description: Houjahen Haokip recites the ritual called Khaolangthoina used for healing of those who suffer from a sickness. It is for pleasing the spirits who lives in lakes and water bodies. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date: June 3, 2012
Duration: 4 minutes 38 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Performance of the ritual song 'Hanla'

Description: Houjahen Haokip performs a ritual song typically sung by warriors to celebrate a victory. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date: June 3, 2012
Duration: 2 minutes 14 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Performance of Golkhanbol ritual

Description: Houjahen Haokip recites a ritual called Golkhanbol used for healing those who have gone mad. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date: June 3, 2012
Duration: 5 minutes 37 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Performance of Guldoi ritual

Description: Houjahen Haokip recites a ritual called Guldoi used for healing swollen legs and body parts believed to have been caused by the spirit of a snake. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date: June 3, 2012
Duration: 4 minutes 57 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Performance of Buhthamthoina ritual

Description: Houjahen Haokip recites a ritual called Buhthamthoina. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date: June 3, 2012
Duration: 4 minutes 34 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Performance of Tuidoi ritual

Description: Houjahen Haokip recites a ritual called Tuidoi used for healing sickness caused by the spirits of water bodies. Though the ritual is normally performed in the field, this version was recorded inside due to heavy rainfall. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date: June 2, 2012
Duration: 6 minutes 43 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Performance of Sieltamlangvei ritual

Description: Houjahen Haokip recites a ritual called Sieltamlangvei. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date: June 2, 2012
Duration: 2 minutes 05 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Performance of Louluh Daiphu ritual

Description: Houjahen Haokip recites a ritual called Louluh Daiphu used for a bountiful harvest and the well-being of the whole village. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date: June 2, 2012
Duration: 5 minutes 54 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Performance of Jusiepehna ritual

Description: Houjahen Haokip recites a ritual called Jusiepehna. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date: June 2, 2012
Duration: 1 minute 58 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
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