Honghari
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| Honghari | |
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| Type | Indigenous |
| Region | Karbi Anglong, West Karbi Anglong |
| Founder | Hemphu, Mukrang, Rasinja |
| Other name | Aronban |
| Slogan | Hem Hem Arnam, Hemphu Arnam[1] [2] |
Honghari is the indigenous religion practice by the Karbi people of Assam in Karbi Anglong.The traditional religion of Karbi people is called Honghari.[3] It has also been called as a Hindu version of amnism. A section of karbis use the term Hindu Honghari instead.[4] Some followers of Karbi indigenous faith identify as Hindus instead as the Honghari.[5]
The Karbi religion and belief system is rooted in ritual ancestor worship, the veneration of household and territorial deities, and ceremonies for ancestors known as 'Karhi'. At the core of their spiritual tradition is the divine duo Hemphu and Mukrang, who hold the most prominent place in the Karbi pantheon. Karbis who continue to follow traditional practices are known as followers of Hemphu-Mukrang, and they often refer to themselves as 'Hemphu-Mukrang aso', meaning "children of Hemphu and Mukrang." Karbi deities are generally categorized into three groups based on their roles: Hem-Angtar, Rongker, and Thengpi-Thengso.[6][7] Sabin Alun is the Karbi version of Ramayana.[8]