Yairipok Thambalnu

Name In Meitei language, the word "Thambalnu" literally means Lotus girl.

Legacy In Meitei tradition, elders, in their attempts to stop children from wandering away from their vision, used to make them afraid, by narrating the story of lady Thambalnu of Yairipok, about her being sacrificed and drowned to appease gods when the river embankments were ruptured. The elders even tell their children that Thambalnu's soul stayed in a fig tree. 1970 Anouba Yenning Kokngang Singh, P. Prose narrative 1984 Kadomdano Manipur Mayanglambam Ibomcha Singh Poetry 1986 Manipur Sumang Leela Amasung Wareng Makhal Makha Ibobi Singh, Ningombam Prose narrative 2005 Eigi Nupagi Macha Satyabati, Haobam Prose narrative In other languages' literature In a poem "A Bequeath for You", written by Jodha Chandra Sanasam , dedicated to different women in Meitei culture, he mentioned lady Yairipok Thambalnu, as follows:

"... I don't know why I want them to appear in front of me today Nongpok Panthoibee, Moirang Thoibee, Yaithing Konu, Nura Shanthalembee, Ingallei, Yairipok Thambalnu, who else left? O yes, Madhabee, Jehera, or Irom Sharmila! I am not sure I want to ask them about love! ..." a paragraph from "A Bequeath for You" by Jodha Chandra Sanasam a Meitei language film titled "Yairipok Thambalnu" was produced in black and white celluloid film format. It was converted into digital film by the National Film Archive of India under the "National Film Heritage Mission" of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India) and re-distributed by the Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) in January 2023. It was based on the real story of lady Thambalnu of Yairipok, showing her bravery and ability to sacrifice her life for society departing her near and dear ones.

In theaters

Thambalnu (1965 play) Thambalnu, a 1965 drama, was directed by Ng. Purna Chandra and produced by Maibam Ramcharan (1928–1995). It was performed notably in the Nehru Hall of Hojai in Assam.

Thambalnu (1976 play) Thambalnu (1976 play) is a modern Meitei drama, composed by playwright B.K. Wahengba, directed and produced by Heisnam Kanhailal.

Thambalnu (Hindi language) Thambalnu, a Hindi language drama, was directed by Ratan Thiyam for the students of National School of Drama (NSD). In the play, the cultural elements of the Lai Haraoba and Manipuri dances were shown in a meaningful manner, highlighting the folk culture of Manipur.

Memorials The "Yairipok Thambalnu Sahitya Marup cum Library" is a literary organisation based in Manipur. It annually bestows awards to the prestigious to writers who contributed to Meitei literature (Manipuri literature). In December 2022, it gave the award to "Ningtambagi Machu" , a poetry book written by Rajeshori Yengkhom.

The in Imphal East district annually hosts the "State Level Pineapple Festival cum Buyers and Sellers Meet & Youth Festival", including the "Pineapple Queen contest", under the North-East Council and Horticulture and Soil Conservation, Government of Manipur.

Namesake Educational institution In December 2022, the "Yairipok Thambalnu Higher Secondary School" (alias "Thambalnu Higher Secondary School") of Yairipok, Thoubal district was frequently mentioned in media channels, because 7 students ("10" in some news) of this institution, were killed and over 35 students of the same, got injured, in a road accident that happened in Longsai part-III village in Noney district of Manipur. Two buses (one for boys and another for girls) carrying students of the school were going on an excursion to the Khoupum valley in Noney district. One bus (carrying girl students) fell off a cliff near a village, which took the students' lives instantly. The unfortunate incident of the "Yairipok Thambalnu Higher Secondary School" was condoled by the "Yairipok Thambalnu Sahitya Marup cum Library".

Sports club The "Thambalnu Market Football Club" is a football club based in Yairipok, Thoubal district. Notably, in 2009, it achieved the winner's trophy of the "Fifth Th. Shyamkumar Invitation Prize Money Football Tournament", winning , by defeating its opponent, "Top Chingtha Development Organisation", by 2–0 in the final, held at Yairipok.