Hinduism in Manipur

Hinduism is concentrated in the Imphal Valley and other plain districts of Manipur located in the regions neighbouring Assam state.

[4] A copper plate excavated from Phayeng dating back to AD 763 (reign of King Khongtekcha) was found to contain inscriptions about the Hindu deities in Sanskrit words.

[6] There is no contemporary historical evidence or primary source that mentions Pamheiba burning ancient written records of Manipur.

King Gareeb Nivaz was ruling from 1709 to 1748 and he was initiated into Vaishnavism of Chaitanya tradition, by followers of Narottama Dasa Thakura, who worshiped Krishna as the supreme deity, Svayam bhagavan.

[10] It is believed that the wave of devotion that turned the entire kingdom Krishna conscious took place during the reign of Gareeb Nivaz's grandson Bhagyachandra.

[citation needed] Meitei Hindus[13][14][15][16] A decrease in the 1991–2001 period is observed in Manipur, from 57% to 52% population share, where there has been a slight resurgence of the indigenous Sanamahi religion to 8.19%.

Migration of Christians from neighboring states and well as high rates of conversions[18][19] are considered as the reasons for this decrease in Hindu population.