By Hueiyen News Service Imphal, August 27: For tenant farmer J Hechuon,62 of Bunglon village, pineapple cultivation in his 2 hectares of agricultural land on the slopes of Khousabung area hill range in Manipur’s Churachandpur district has been his main occupation since the last five decades. In the eighties he used to get a profit [...]

Dr. Jayadeba Sahoo, India is a spiritual oriented country and is one of the richest nations in respect of cultural and spiritual perspective. The festivals of this land form the most important link that sustains its cultural heritage.  The number of festivals celebrated here is hardly comparable to festivals celebrated by other countries. Twelve months [...]

Introduction To Brahmaputra Darshan Festival: Brahmaputra Darshan Festival is a well-known event in Arunachal Pradesh. This festival takes place every third year at Roing. Brahmaputra is regarded as a masculine river in the north- eastern part of India. The river is worshipped as a God and it symbolizes harmony, peace and harvest of the country. [...]

Another festival is the Khan festival, an occasion for the reunion of the people. Besides the usual festivities, the significance of the festival lies in the ceremony whereby the priest ties a piece of wool around everybody’s neck. The belief is that the enchanted thread will bring good luck to each of them. Introduction To [...]

Sangken festival, is an occasion to bathe the images of Lord Buddha ceremoniously. This also heralds the new year and people sprinkle water on each other as a sign of merriment. Introduction To Sangken Festival: Arunachal Pradesh is the best place to witness various tribes with their different customs and ethnicity. The Sangken festival is [...]

Another important festival is Tamladu, essentially celebrated by the Digaru Mishmis tribe. During the festival, prayers are offered to the God of Earth and the God of Water for protection against natural calamities. The supreme- Lord Jebmalu, is worshipped and welfare of human beings, the standing crops and domestic animals. Introduction To Tamladu Festival: Arunachal [...]

The 4th month as per lunar calendar is regarded as the holiest period for the Buddhists. This month marks the birth of Lord Buddha, his attainment of supreme enlightenment and his passing into the state of nirvana. It normally falls in the month of May. This occasion is celebrated with much fun and gaiety. Introduction [...]

Monpas have a colourful festive heritage. The festivals are related with agricultural practices and religious events. Introduction To Monpa Festival: Festivals show the cultural heritage of any tribe or community. Arunachal Pradesh’s festivals are true to its tradition. The unique festivals of Arunachal Pradesh offer the tourist a glimpse into the heart of this culturally [...]

Torgya is a monastic festival held every year for three days starting from 28th day of the eleventh month of the lunar calendar, which generally falls in the last part of January. In order to drive off evil forces and to ward off any natural calamity. Monastic dances are performed for 3 days during Torgya [...]

The New Year festival, called “Losar”, is perhaps the most important festival of Tawang  District in Arunachal Pradesh. The Losar festival of the Monpas is their new year of festival. On this occasion people clean out their homes to usher in the new year and to discard the old. It mostly falls in the last [...]

After the crops are sown and at the time of little agricultural activity, in the seventh month of lunar calendar, a rite known as “Choekor” is organised in the villages by the entire village community with the aim of offering supernatural protection to the crops sown, for good harvest and to drive away evil spirits. [...]

This archipelago situated in the Bay of Bengal is a land of many cultures and customs. One of the exotic holiday destinations and synonymous to paradise on earth, this island destination houses many festivals that it has imbibed from the mainland. Among all, the Janmashtami Festival is celebrated with much vigor and zest. The festival [...]