Pfütsana
| Pfütsana | |
|---|---|
| Type | Ethnic religion |
| Classification | Animism |
| Theology | Monotheism |
| God | Ukepenuopfü or Okemenüpü |
| Region | Kohima District, Nagaland, India |
| Language | Angami |
| Members | 884 (as of 2001) |
| Other name | Krüna |
Pfütsana, also known as Krüna, is the traditional indigenous religion of the Angami Nagas in the Indian state of Nagaland. Before the spread of Christianity, Pfütsana was the dominant religion among the region. Today, it survives with only a very small minority of practitioners.[1][2][3]
Preservation
As Christianity became dominant among the Angami, Pfütsana declined significantly. To preserve indigenous religious traditions, the organization Japfüphiki Pfütsana was established in 1987. Today, only several adherents remain, mainly in the villages of the Southern Angamis in Kohima District.[4]
See also
References
- ^ Dey, Kallol (7 January 2018). "In Christian Nagaland, indigenous religion of pre-Christian Nagas withstands test of time". The Indian Express. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
- ^ Kikhi, Kedilezo. Indigenous Religion and Cultures: A Study of the Angami Nagas (PDF) (Thesis). Tezu University. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
- ^ Rhutso, Nohosanu Natalia; Banerjee, Amrita (2025). "Between Christ and the Ancestors: Death, Funerary Practices and Religious Syncretism Among the Krunami in Nagaland". ResearchGate. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
- ^ "Governor joins advent Sekrenyi celebration". Eastern Mirror. 1 December 2016. Retrieved 15 May 2026.