Tingkao Ragwang
| Tingkao Ragwang | |
|---|---|
Almighty and creator god | |
| Other names | Tingwang, Ragwang, Samtingphenpu, Buhshinmeipu-Buhdameipu |
| Affiliation | Zeliangrong |
| Abode | Tingkao Kaidai |
| Festivals | Gaan-Ngai |
Tingkao Ragwang or Tingwang is a god of the Zeliangrong people (indigenous Zeme, Liangmei and Rongmei tribes) of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland states in North Eastern India. He is considered as the almighty god who created the universe including the sun, moon and the earth, after which life began. Heraka and Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak are the two traditional religions based on the fundamental belief of Tingkao Ragwang, followed by the Zeliangrong people. The annual Gaan-Ngai festival is dedicated to Tingwang.