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Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak
Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak (TRC) is one of the two traditional religions followed by the Zeliangrong people (indigenous Zeme people, Zeme, Liangmai Naga people, Liangmei and Rongmei people, Rongmei tribes) of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland states in North Eastern India. It is a polytheism, polytheistic religion based on the fundamental belief of Tingkao Ragwang, the supreme god or almighty and other smaller brotherly gods. Etymology ''Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak'' means "the religion of the heavenly god" in Zemeic languages. ''Tingkao Ragwang'' means the "Heavenly God" or "God of the sky" and ''Chapriak'' means "religion". Gods and symbolism Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak is a polytheism, polytheistic religion. The primary god is the Tingkao Ragwang, the almighty and creator god. According to traditional beliefs, Tingwang is the eternal god with no beginning or end, no father or mother and he is the source of all life and good. He is the architect of every life, source of knowledge and wisdo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tingkao Ragwang
Tingkao Ragwang or Tingwang is a god of the Zeliangrong people (indigenous Zeme people, Zeme, Liangmai people, Liangmei and Rongmei people, Rongmei tribes) of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland states in North Eastern India. He is considered as the almighty god who created the universe including the sun, moon and the earth, after which life began. Heraka and Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak are the two traditional religions based on the fundamental belief of Tingkao Ragwang, followed by the Zeliangrong people. The annual Gaan-Ngai festival is dedicated to Tingwang. Etymology ''Tingkao Ragwang'' means the "Heavenly God" or "God of the sky" in the Zemeic languages. He is also known as ''Buhshinmeipu-Buhdameipu'', the giver and protector of the soul. He is also called as ''Samtingphenpu'' meaning one sporting a long hair. Theology and historical development According to traditional beliefs, Tingwang is the eternal god with no beginning or end, no father or mother and he is the source of all lif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |