Sanamahism or Sanamahi religion (), also known as Kangleism (Kanglei religion) or Lainingthouism (Lainingthou religion) or Meitei religion or Meetei religion or ancient Manipuri religion, is an ancient ancestor worshipping religion. It is the indigenous religion of the Meitei people and the tribal people of Manipur. It is a polytheistic religion. In Sanamahism, thousands of Gods are worshipped in several pantheons. It is a pre-Vaishnavite faith of the Meiteis and the pre-Hinduism religion of Manipur. This minority religion is a legally as well as socially recognized religion.
Sanamahism is a 2000 years old religion and has its roots mainly in Southeast Asia. During its revivalism process, Sanamahism has some conflicts with Hinduism.
Etymology
The term Sanamahism is derived from the word Sanamahi, who is an important deity in the religion.
Related pages
Meitei mythology
List of figures in Meitei mythology
Puya (Meitei texts) Temples of Meitei religion