September 10, 2025ReligionsOpen Access

Indigenous Religions in the Eastern Himalayas: Spirit Worship and Healing

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Spirit worship serves as a critical means of healing and care for Indigenous communities, particularly in the Eastern Himalayas.
The relationship between Indigenous communities and their natural surroundings has transformed due to climate change, yet essential practices remain.
Ethnographic research illustrates how hegemonic religious traditions have marginalized Indigenous beliefs, affecting their resilience.
Communities continue to rely on spirit worship for support and cultural identity amid the pressures of extractive development regimes.

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Ethnographic research reveals the role of spirit worship in healing within Indigenous communities, suggesting resilience amidst climate change and colonial impacts.

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Tamang et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c243f6b210217d647a8bba https://doi.org/10.3390/rel16091123

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Ethnographic research reveals the role of spirit worship in healing within Indigenous communities, suggesting resilience amidst climate change and colonial impacts.

Indigenous Religions in the Eastern Himalayas: Spirit Worship and Healing

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