the Limbu is called Tagera Ningwaphumang , which may be translated simply as "Supreme Body of Knowledge". Their God Tagera Ningwaphuma is described as a forceful power the creator of life on earth. In earthly form, Tagera Ningwaphuma is worship as the goddess Yuma Sammang and her male counterpart Theba Sammang. The deity Yuma (literally: "Grandmother" or "Mother Earth") known as "Yuma Samyo" or "Niwaphuma" is the most important and popular among some Limbu and is worshiped in all occasions. Yuma is the mother of all the Limbus, therefore one regards his or her mother as a goddess. They also have many different classes of ritual specialists, of which "Phedangma", "Yema/Yeba" , and "Shamba" are some. Their religion is enshrined in the evergreen Cynodondactylon (Dubo) grass. Traditionally, the Limbu bury their dead, but due to the influence of Hinduism, cremation is becoming popular. The Limbu people also have their own clergy, such as Phedangma , Samba, Yeba (male) Yeba-Yema (female). Limbu people follow Kirat religion. Some limbu have converted to Christianity. A very different reformist tradition was established by the Limbu guru Phalgunanda, who established the 'Satyahang' religion. Traditional music and singing styles Limbu have a strong belief in "Yumawad". Yumawad is a type of religious scripture which has been kept alive by their religious leaders and handed down verbally from generation to generation. Some of the retellings of Yumawad are also included in Limbu traditional music with social stories, dreams, and everyday life. There has been a rich tradition of the Limbu singing their folk songs. Their folk songs can be divided into the following groups: Khyali - a conversational song in which young lash and lads sing in very poetic expressions and in a very sweet tone. Traditional Love Songs - Sakpa Palam Samlo - This song is sung during the Kusakpa Yaalang dance in a fast beat. Kemba Palam Samlo - This song is sung during the Kemba Yeaaˀlang dance in a slow beat. Domke Akma Palam Samlo - It is sung when doing the normal chores and also during the Domke Akma dance. Hakpare Samlo - this song is sung by middle-aged men and women who have interest in Mundhum and who are well versed in it. One can find spiritual and worldly specialties in this song. Nisammang Sewa Samlo - This song is sung during religious functions. It is a devotional song. Dancing is an