Chandam

Chandam
Origin
Language(s)Meitei language (Manipuri language)
Word/NameAncient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur)
Place of originManipur, North East India
Other names
Alternative spellingChantam
Related pagesOinam family

Chandam (Old Manipuri: Chantam) is a Meitei family. It is native to Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). People of this family mainly live in Manipur, India.[1][2][3][4]

History

According to the Loiyumpa Silyel Constitution, people of this family often had Tampak Maiba or people's priesthood (of traditional Meitei religion). They were responsible for singing the Khongchinglon (for the Lai Haraoba festival of Moirang's deity Thangching or Thangjing).[5][6][7]

References

  1. "Surname Chandam Info (Meaning, origin, mother-tongue, religion)". Archived from the original on 2021-05-20. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
  2. "Chandam surname". Archived from the original on 2021-05-20. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
  3. "Origin of Chandam surname". Archived from the original on 2021-05-20. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
  4. "Origin of Chandam surname". Archived from the original on 2021-05-20. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
  5. Manipur: Treaties & Documents. India: Mittal Publications, 1993. p. 7–11
  6. Manikchand Singh, konsam (2012). Loiyumpa Silyel The Ancient Constitution Of Manipur.
  7. "Historical evidence | Meeyamgi Ningtam Lanmee". 2022-02-25. Retrieved 2025-05-23.

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