Ningwaphuma

Tagera Ningwaphumang

Tagera Ningwaphumang

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Tagera Ningwaphumang, sometimes Ningwaphuma, is the main traditional cultural god of Limbu community.[1] She is often identified as the "Supreme Body of Knowledge" or the "Creator of the World.[2] They worship this god in various festivities such as Chasok Tangnam. It is in Limbu language which translates as invisible god of spirit.

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  1. [1]
    P.36 Himalaya Today, Volume 4, Issue 1 - Volume 5, Issue 1 By Himalaya Today Publications, 1992
  2. [2]
    P.20 The Himalayan Woman: A Study of Limbu Women in Marriage and Divorce By Rex L. Jones, Shirley Kurz Jones, 1 Jan 1986

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