Hinduism in Meghalaya
Hinduism is a minority religion in the Meghalaya state of India constituting 12% of the state's population. 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. Hinduism is a popular religion practice by Rabhas, Hajongs, Kochs, Rajbongshis, Mikirs, Bengalis, Nepalis, Biharis etc.
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 | |
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