 The Chepangs themselves follow Animism, although they are strongly influenced by both Hinduism and Buddhism, which came from the Tamangs just north of them.They observe all the Hindu festivals of Dashain, Tihar and Sakrantis besides their own tribal festival "Nwagi" or "Chhonam", which is performed on a Tuesday during third week of Bhadra (some day in August and September).Chhonam is the auspicious day for eating a new crop.