The Tangkhul Religion, known to some as
Hao Religion, is a monotheistic religion with a little blend of animism and
they worship with reverential owe the "KAZING NGALEI KASA AKHAVA"-
The God, creator of Heaven and Earth. To this God, they have different titles
of addressed like "VARIVARA" "KAZINGWUNG" "NGALEIWUNG"
"LUIPHILAVA" "KASHONGWUNG" "ONGSORWO" ETC. CORRESPONDING
TO THE THEME AND OBJECT/PLACE OF ACTIVITIES. The reason why the people could
not address the God directly is that the "HE" was so great that it
was incomprehensible to the mind of the ancestors. Hence, they are monotheists
with a slight mingling of pantheism. This religious background makes them receptive
to Christian Faith, and hence its ready acceptance.
This district is the birthplace of Christianity and Western education in Manipur
State, brought as early as 1896 by a Baptist Massionery called Rev. Pettigrew.
The district, now, has one college after his name, the William Pettigrew College
at Somsai, Ukhrul. Now, almost 99 % of the population have embraced Christianity.
The main Christian sects are: Baptist Church, Catholic Church, Seventh Day Adventist
Church, Church of Christ etc. There are also some small groups of Hindus, Muslims,
and others from among those who come from outside.
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