Yek Salai
A Yek Salai or a Yek or a Salai refers to one member group within a union of seven groups, predominantly in the traditions of the indigenous communities with origins in Kangleipak. The most notable example of such a union of 7 yek salai groups is that of the Meitei confederacy. Each yek salai group contains numerous families. Initially, "yek" means "lineage", and "salai" means "clan".
It also exists in other ethnicities, including but not limited to Aimol people, Anal people, Chiru people, Chothe people, Inpui people, Kabui people, Kharam people, Koireng people, Kom people, Lamkang people, Liangmei people, Mao people, Maram people, Maring people, Moyon people, Monshang people, Paomai people, Purum people, Rongmei people, Tarao people, Thangal people, Tangkhul people and Zemei people.
In the Meitei Confederacy
The Yek Salai of the Meitei confederacy are- Mangang or Ningthouja
- Luwang
- Khuman
- Angom
- Moilang or Moirang
- Kha Nganpa
- Chenglei, Sarang Leishangthem, or Salai Leishangthem
In other ethnic groups