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Hinduism is a minority faith in Indian state of Nagaland followed by 8.75% of the population. There are 104,851 Hindus in Nagaland.[1]
History
Template:Further informationArcheological sources say the Dimapur region was a medieval Hindu Kingdom. On the late medieval, upon the ruins of this, the Dimasa Kingdom was founded.[2] Recent analysis of salvage excavations conducted in 1979–1980 at Rajbari Citadel in Dimapur has produced the first scientific radiocarbon dates for the site. Two charcoal samples from mid-level occupation deposits yielded calibrated dates of CE 270–660 and CE 570–940. These push the confirmed Kachari occupation of Dimapur back to at least the 3rd century CE (possibly earlier than the 1st century), well before the 10th century and over a millennium prior to the Ahom arrival in 1228 CE.[3][4]
Legend
During the early 19th century, the Dimasa chiefs with the assistance of Brahmins claimed themselves to be descendent of Hidimba. According to the legend constructed in the court, during their exile, the Pandavas came to the Kachari Kingdom where Bhima fell in love with Hidimbi (sister of Hidimba). Bhima married princess Hidimbi according to the Gandharva system and a son was born to princess Hidimbi, named Ghatotkacha. He ruled the Kachari Kingdom for many decades. Thereafter, kings of his lineage ruled over the vast land of the "Dilao" river ( which translates to "long river" in English), now known as Brahmaputra River for centuries until 4th century AD.[5][6]
The Mount Pauna in the Benreu village in Peren district is believed by the nature worshippers there as the Sanjeevani hills. Locals there believe that the Hanuman uprooted Mount Pauna to revive Lakshman. They believe the cailihei found there is the sanjeevani.[7][8]
Demographics
The Hindu community in Nagaland is diverse including Nepali Hindus, Bengali Hindus, Marwari Hindus etc.[9] A majority of the Kachari people (69%) follows Hinduism.[10]
Hindus are concentrated mainly in Dimapur District (28.75%), Kohima District (11.8%)[11] and Niuland District (9.4%)[12]Template:Efn
Temples
- Shri Ram Janaki Thakurbari temple, Dimapur[13]
- Sitla Mata temple, near Railway, Dimapur[14]
- Sibrai (Shiva) temple, Dhansiripar village, Dimapur[15]
- Shree Hindu Mandir, PWD Junction, Kohima[16]
See also
Notes
References
- ↑ C-01: Population by religious community, Nagaland - 2011. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ↑ The Dimasa: Child of the Big River{{#if:Sarma|, Sarma}. Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture(2003)
- ↑ https://www.arfjournals.com/image/catalog/Journals Papers/JHAA/2024/No 1 (2024)/1_Nienu.pdf
- ↑ Excavations at Rajbari, Dimapur, Nagaland Reveal the Kachari Civilization to the 3rd century AD. MorungExpress. Retrieved 2026-04-03.
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- ↑ Land of bitter honey. Hindustan Times(2008-08-29). Retrieved 2026-02-07.
- ↑ A trip to Nagaland's enchanted mountain village of Benreu, Kashi, Anita Rao. mint(2022-04-09). Retrieved 2026-02-07.
- ↑ Fervor and festivity mark start of Durga Puja in Dimapur and. www.easternmirrornagaland.com. Retrieved 2026-02-07.
- ↑ Religion Data of Census 2011: XXXI Mizoram Manipur and Nagaland. Retrieved 2026-02-07.
- ↑ C-01: Population by religious community, Nagaland - 2011. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ↑ Niuland Circle Population, Caste, Religion Data - Dimapur district, Nagaland. www.censusindia.in. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ↑ Hindu devotees in Dimapur celebrate Ram Mandir inauguration, Post, Nagaland(2024-01-22). Retrieved 2026-02-07.
- ↑ Dimapur wears festive look at Durga Puja, Post, Nagaland(2023-10-22). Retrieved 2026-02-07.
- ↑ New Sibrai temple inaugurated in Dhansiripar village. MorungExpress. Retrieved 2026-02-07.
- ↑ Governor of Nagaland La Ganesan visited Shree Hindu Mandir » MokokchungTimes.com, TIMES, MOKOKCHUNG(2023-04-06). Retrieved 2026-02-07.
Cited sources
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- Descending from demons, ascending to kshatriyas: Genealogical claims and political process in pre-modern Northeast India, The Chutiyas and the Dimasas. The Indian Economic and Social History Review({Template:Year).