Sanamahism

Sanamahism
The symbol of Sanamahism
Type	Ethnic religion
Classification	Animism
Scripture	Puyas
Theology	Polytheism
Region	Manipur, India
Language	Meitei
Origin	3800 years ago
Number of followers	222,422 (2011)

Sanamahism is the traditional religion of the Meitei people in Manipur, India. It is also called Meiteism or Lainingthouism. Sanamahism is a polytheistic religion, meaning it has many gods. The religion is named after the god Lainingthou Sanamahi, who is one of the most important gods in Meitei beliefs.^[1]

1. ↑ Meitei, Mayanglambam Mangangsana (6 June 2021). The Sound of Pena in Manipur. Marjing Mayanglambam. p. 30. ISBN 978-93-5473-655-1.