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Meghalayan Hindus
Nartiang Durga Temple
Total population
342,078 (11.53% of the Meghalaya's population)
Regions with significant populations
East Khasi Hills
144,949 (17.55%)
West Garo Hills
90,294 (19.11%)
Ri Bhoi
30,957 (11.96%)
Languages
Bengali, Nepali, Hindi, Koch, Hajong, Rabha, Pnar
Hinduism is a minority religion in the Meghalaya state of India constituting 12% of the state's population.[1] The Nartiang Durga Temple in Meghalaya is one of the 51 Shakti peethas on Earth and is considered by Hindus of Meghalaya as the permanent abode of Goddess Durga.[2] Hinduism is a popular religion practice by Rabhas, Hajongs, Kochs, Rajbongshis, Mikirs, Bengalis, Nepalis, Biharis etc.[1]
^ ab"Population by religion community – 2011". Census of India, 2011. The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 25 August 2015.
^Das, Manosh (15 October 2010). "Lofty Himalayas notwithstanding, the tribal people of Nartiang in the Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya truly believe that their scenic little hamlet is the "permanent abode" of Goddess Durga. Perched atop a hillock is the more than 600-year old and ancient Durgabari - a simple house made of stones and wood complete with tin roofing. Revered as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, the temple has been drawing a large number of pilgrims from all over the country on occasion of Durga Puja. - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
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