Tuathih
In Khiamniungan the transcription of Christian is called Tuathih. It also means Church.[1] which significantly changed the way people look towards modern culture. But this impact yields positive result towards the middle of 20th century preceded by other Naga tribes. [2]
History
[edit]In ancient Khiamniungan before Christianity, believing in the existences of ancestral spirit or spirit of the hearth or household were common and those ancestors remained with the family to take care of them whenever needed. In those day Ienyu(Ehnyu) and Iepou(Ehpou) referring to female and male Shaman respectively and both were given equal importance and reverence.[3] They believed in one supreme God above all deities which They call Kouh-o(Kooa) the supreme deity. The regard that the sun and the moon are representative of Kouh-o.[4]
Christian population
[edit]At present the Christian population has increased to mark over 60,000 people in the region.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "PRSU against 'adulteration and erosion' of mother tongue - The Morung Express". morungexpress.com. Nov 20, 2024.
- ^ "Khiamniungan tribe -History Section". www.indovacations.net. Nov 21, 2024.
- ^ "Traditional Religion of Khiamniungan Naga - The Morung Express". Nov 21, 2024.
- ^ ""Social Customs and Practices of the Khiamnungan Nagas (With special reference to Noklak Administrative Area, Tuensang)"-Dr. Akhil Kr. Gogoi". www.google.com. Nov 21, 2024. p. 3596.
- ^ "The World of the Khiamniungan Nagas on the Border of India & Myanmar - The news lens international edition". international.thenewslens.com. Nov 21, 2024.
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