Religion of Kuki Tribes is one of the inevitable parts of the Kuki traditions which carry the cultural trend of its origin. As the tribe can be located back within the Tibeto- Burman group who bear some trends of Mongoloids this tribal group largely followed the religions which prevailed among these tribal races that travelled from Asian continent to India and got intermixed with the existing religions of India. Overall the Land of Manipur largely follows Hinduism and Sanamahi which are the age old religions of Manipur. This got some challenge from Christianity which came with the advent of British and formation of British Missionaries in Manipur. With the passage of time even Islam became an integral part of the religions of Manipur. While Meitei Pangal constitutes the Muslim population of Manipur residing within the valleys of Manipur, the Kukis and Nagas who reside in the hilly regions of the land are either followers of Christianity or local tribal religion.

Religion of Kuki tribes revolves around mythology as well as the superstitions which are believed strongly by the people of Kuki tribes. These are the traditional rituals which contain their explanation in the folklores of the region and the translation which are available in various songs of the land. These normally include the rituals like Tuolsuo Rituals, Ankong-Tawl, Sa-Ai Ceremony, Chang-Ai Ceremony, Agricultural Rituals, Khuongchoi Ceremony, Indawi Deity Celebration. This tribe also follows the customs like child naming ceremony and funeral ceremonies along with a number of festivals like Sawm Kivah, Lawm-Siel-Kai, Puon Kaap, Sachan.

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