Maibi

A Maibi or an Amaibi is a female priestess or a nun who uphold the sacred rites and rituals of Sanamahism (Meitei religion). Their lives and duties encompass a wide range of activities to the spiritual life of the Meitei ethnicity.
They play significant role in the Lai Haraoba festival to please the Umang Lais and the Lam Lais.
Maibism or Maibi culture is a dominant feature in Sanamahism. The male counterpart of a Maibi is a Maiba.