The Cheros follow a dual system of religion. Their religion is a combination of both traditional faith and Hinduism. Among them deities are worshipped by Kanaujia and Sakadwipi Brahmans. They are revered by the members of the tribe. The Cheros also have spiritual gurus who are Brahmans of Gharbari Gosains. These people also worship animistic deities like Dharti, Darha, Baghaut, Dwarpan, Dukhnahi, Chenri and others. Apart from worshipping these deities they also offer sacrifices to these gods in the form of fowls, goats, sweetmeat and wine. Usually the sacrifices are done in the month of Aghan to have a good harvest.

Like the upper caste Hindus the Cheros of Palamau have the right to perform the purificatory ceremonies. The census report of 1981 revels that 99.84% are followers of Hinduism and the rest are followers of Christianity. Many of the Cheros wear the sacred thread which the Brahmans wear during the time of their marriage. The Brahmans accept water from their hands and eat everything except rice that has been cooked by the Cheros. Here the Cheros are held in high estimation. On the other hand in the Chota Nagpur they are held in low regard. The Bhogtas consider the Cheros to be inferior to them and hence refuse to eat with them.

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