Traditionally, Phunga Wari were pedagogical stories told by grandparents to children huddled around the kitchen furnace ( phunga ). Today, "Eteima" stories have transitioned into a popular sub-genre of (short stories).
In Manipuri, Eteima refers to a relationship term (specifically, the wife of a maternal uncle), but in the context of the game, it implies intimacy, rivalry, and the closeness of players. Twba Wari (or sometimes phonetically similar variations) relates to the counting or the sowing of seeds. Eteima Twba Wari
: Discuss her responsibilities in a traditional Meitei home. Traditionally, Phunga Wari were pedagogical stories told by