India, being a nation with many states and UTs, have many fests, aptly known as land of festivals. From ages, Bihu: A festival of east reflects ancient practices of harvest festival inside eastern state, Assam. Here cultures/ age old rituals still exists. A major festival for harvests attracts crowd as well as tourists from outside…
The Aoleng festival is celebrated during the first week of April every year by the Konyak Naga tribe in Mon district of Nagaland. Rooted in agrarian beliefs, the Aoling or Aoleng festival marks the onset of the spring season. The tribe is famous for its headhunting practices, and it is spread over a vast region…
The reckless trek in Dzukou Valley rests as a treasure of lifetime. A time to witness grand ceremony of the Hornbill Festival. The festival has displayed inter-tribal amalgamation of Naga. Fascinating events attract tourists from all around the world. Legendary folk dance, songs, and each performances are organised at carnival – emphasising the unique legacy…
Kaziranga Elephant Festival Celebrated for awareness about the conservation of Asiatic elephants. The Forest Department of Assam, with Department of Tourism, arranges this festival as a measure to control man-animal conflict. In this festival, elephants are decked for participating in events. Folk dances, parade & football competition also happens. It occurs at February for advocating…
Life in Nagaland revolves around fairs, festivals, since there is so much to witness. Daily chores of a Naga Household has distinct symbolic prayer rituals. The tribals in Nagaland have rare seasonal celebration where display of real spirit with colour and a music feast is common. Naga regard festivals as prime, here, all Naga festivals…
Inside Tripura, a vibrant festival celebrated around the Northern Tripura and remains unique celebration. The festival is celebrated every year on Jampui Hills. Ranges stretching from north to south at 1000 m. remains a spot for Mizo Community. Festival’s Significance – The celebration at Jampui Hills is for rejoicing the harvest & depicts community’s thankfulness…
Siang River Festival The Yomgo River Festival (Siang River Festival) is held to celebrate communal harmony within Arunachal. Earlier it was Brahmaputra Darshan Festival in Tezu and Pasighat but since 2005, it is happening in Tuting, Yingkiong and Pasighat. It is one of the festivals in Arunachal that happens to promote eco-tourism. Lot of adventure activities like elephant race,…
Vaishnavite Festival Majuli Festival showcases Vaishnavite culture. The island festival is held every year at the largest river island of the world. There are many monasteries known as Satras in Assam, which reflects neo-Vaishnavite movement of Srimant Sankardev or by Madhavdev. Cultural program and exhibitions are showcased on this occasion. History of the Majuli Festival…
In the vibrant state of Arunachal Pradesh, a unique diverse culture is followed within tribes. They have their beliefs, tradition which forms a dynamic culture of Arunachal Pradesh. Tradition and distinct belief is crucial to communities in this part of India. Festivals are the real essence of every culture. Arunachal offers a plethora of festivals,…
The Ao tribe of Nagaland celebrates Moatsu on 1st week of May, every year. There are many rituals in this period. After sowing, Aos observe Moatsu. The period of enjoyment and recreation for Aos after sowing seeds, burning jungles, clearing fields, wells – Tsubu, construction & repairs. Everyone relaxes after hustle during festival that stretches…
Yugang – Main prayer structure of the Nyishi is made of bamboo, known as Yugang where sacrifice is tethered. Often one finds small chickens hung in Yugang. In Nyokum, priests specify a number or kind of animals for sacrificial activities. Nyubh are priests of Nyishi, they have no idol in this form of worship. Beside…