About us
Tangkhul Naga Welfare Society, Bengaluru
Founded in 1986, TNWSB cares for the spiritual, cultural, and social well-being of Tangkhuls living in Bengaluru — students, professionals, and families far from home.
Our mission
Community welfare and guidance in times of need
Preserving Tangkhul heritage, language, and traditions
Supporting students, freshers, and working professionals
Building fellowship through events, sports, and church life
Established
Serving Tangkhuls in Bengaluru since 1986.
Home city
A welfare hub for members across Bengaluru.
Who we serve
Students, freshers, professionals, and families.
What we do
Welfare, culture, sports, churches, and fellowship.
Earlier known as Tangkhul Katamnao Long Bengaluru (TKLB), TNWSB remains a unifying body — preserving identity, fostering unity, and supporting those living away from home while staying proud of our roots.
Meet the teamOur people
The Tangkhul Naga
The Tangkhul Naga are one of the major Naga tribes, predominantly living in Ukhrul District of Manipur, with communities also in Myanmar. With a population of around two lakhs across roughly 380 villages, each place carries its own culture, language, and tradition — diverse, yet united.
Our ancestors are believed to have migrated from Makhel, a shared place of origin for many Naga tribes. The Tangkhul language belongs to the Tibeto-Burman family; the Hunphun dialect is widely used for education and communication. Christianity has been central to community life since the late 19th century.
We are known for festivals such as Luira Phanit (the seed-sowing festival), traditional dances, music, and handwoven shawls. In Bengaluru alone, thousands of Tangkhuls live and work — about a quarter of them students, the rest in professions including IT, healthcare, education, hospitality, and business.
Ukhrul & villages
Around two lakh Tangkhuls across roughly 380 villages — diverse, yet united.
Language & faith
Tangkhul belongs to the Tibeto-Burman family; Hunphun is widely used in education.
Festivals & culture
Luira Phanit, traditional dance, music, and handwoven shawls.
Life in Bengaluru
Thousands of Tangkhuls in IT, healthcare, education, hospitality, and more.