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Festivals of northeast india

Festivals of northeast India are full of colors and food. Anyone planning to visit must attend the famous ones. Here is the glimpse of the rich culture of the region

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Festivals of northeast india

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  1. FESTIVALS OF NORTH-EAST INDIA By DAN

  2. A blog, on the “tourism of north east india” is being created so that more people will get to know about it’s rich culture and the diversity within the 7 states. Every information can be read though the blog on when to visit, how to reach, what to eat and where to stay. I hope you visit the places and share with us your experience.

  3. About North-East India North-east India is one of the most beautiful places in india. Its untouched valleys, mountains, rivers, streams, etc, can never be forgotten once you visit those places. North-East India has lots to offer to the tourist within India and from other parts of the world as well. Its diversity within the states itself is mesmerizing. The type of food of a normal household differs from one to another. Every state is a paradise, with lush hills and greenery which shelters multiple species of flora and fauna.

  4. PLACES TO SEE

  5. SEVEN SISTERS

  6. Festivals are an essential part of the cultural life of the people. The festivals are usually connected with agriculture and are associated with ritualistic gaiety either to thank God or to pray for harvest. Some of the important festivals are Mopin and Solung of Adis, Lossar of Monpas & Sherdukpens and Boori-Boot of the Hill Miris, Dree of the Apatanis, Si-Donyi of Tagins, Nyokum of Nishing, Reh of Idu Mishmis, Tamladu of Mishmi, Loku of Nocte, Mol of Tangsa, Sanken of the Khampti and Singpho, Khan of the Miji, Nechi Dau of the Akase of the Tagins, Ojiale of the Wancho, Kshyat-Sowai of the Khowa, Longte Yullo of the Nishing,etc ARUNACHAL PRADESH THE FESTIVALS ARE HELD EVERY YEAR

  7. NAGALAND NAGALAND, LAND OF FESTIVALS All round the year, the people of Nagaland celebrate the festivals. They start with the Chakhesang Sukrunye festival in January, followed by Kuki Mimkut; Angami Sekrenyi is celebrated in February. The month of April begins with the Konyak Aoling and Phom Monyu festivals in the first week. Ao Moatsu and Khiamniungan Miu festivals are celebrated in May; Sumi Tuluni and Chang Nkanyulum festivals are celebrated in the month of July. In the months of August and September, the Yimchunger Metemneo and Sangtam Mongmong festivals are celebrated. The month of November witnesses the celebration of the Lotha Tokhu Emong and the Rengma Ngada festivals. In the last month the Zeling Nga-Ngai, festival is celebrated with all the pomp and shows this marks the completion of a year and the beginning of the next year.

  8. The Mizos have three main festivals- Mim Kut, Chapchar Kut and Pawl. These festivals or Kuts as they call them are in one way or another associated with their agricultural activities. Mizos are fast giving up their old customs and adopting the new mode of life that is greatly influenced by the western influenced by the western culture. Many of their present customs are mixtures of their old tradition and western pattern of life. Music is a passion of the Mizos. The most colourful and distinctive dance of the Mizo is called Cheraw. Long bamboo staves are used for this dance, therefore many people call it ' Bamboo Dance' MIZORAM THE FESTIVALS ARE HELD IN THE MONTH OF MARCH

  9. The major festivals celebrated in assam are Bihu-Bhogali or Magh Bihu (January), Rongali or Bohag Bihu (April), and Kongali or Kati Bihu (May) celebrated by people irrespective of caste, creed and religion throughout Assam. Other festivals are- Baishagu (celebrated by Bodo Kacharis during mid April), Ali-Ai-Ligang (festival of the Mishing tribe, February-March), Baikho (Rabha tribe, spring season), Rongker(important festival of the Karbis, April), Rajini Gabra and Harni Gabra (Dimasa tribe), Bohaggiyo Bishu (spring festival of the Deoris), Ambubashi Mela (most important festival of the Kamakhya Temple is celebrated during mid June every year. It is a ritual of austerities celebrated with “tantric” rites) and Jonbill Mela ASSAM THE FESTIVALS ARE HELD IN THE MONTH OF MARCH

  10. The Manipuris rarely perform any festival which is not accompanied by dance, music and song. Their Lai Haraoba festival is very interesting dance drama led by priests (Maibas) and priestesses (Maibis), depicting the creation of life. It is celebrated during March-April for about 10-15 days before the village temples of gods and goddesses and the entire village participates in it. This festival of merry making of gods and goddesses is an example of the pre-vaishnavite culture among them. The tandava and Lasya aspect of the dance in the Lai Haraoba festival is presented in the Khamba (incarnation of Lord Shiva), Thoibi (incarnation of Parvati) dance with picturesque dresses having restrained and delicate movements. MANIPUR THE FESTIVAL IS HELD IN THE MONTH OF MARCH-APRIL

  11. A five day long religious festival of the Khasis, Ka Pemblang Nongrem dance is popularly known as Nongrem dance is held annually at village, Smit,11km from Shillong Shad Sukmysieum another festival of the Khasis is held at Shillong during the second week of April. Behdiengkhlam, the most important and colourful festival of the Jaintias is celebrated annually at Jowai in Jaintia hills in July. Wangla festival is observed for a week to honour Saljong(Sun-god) of the Garos during October-November. Christmas is celebrated in the month of December by the large Christian population of the state. MEGHALAYA THE FESTIVALS ARE HELD ANNUALLY

  12. Kharchi Puja(July)-Originally another tribal festival, it now attracts people from all walks of life who come to the Chaturdas Deutas Temple in Old Agartala to worship the fourteen deities of head image. Garia Puja-Celebrated on the 7th day of the month of Vaishak(April)by the tribal people who believe that the celebration will bring prosperity and enjoyment for the whole year. Ker Puja-A traditional tribal festival held within a specified boundry specially marked with prior notification in the state government gazetteer. Tirthamukh-A popular pilgrim centre for the tribal people of Tripura. During the Uttarayan Sankranti(Jan-Feb), thousands of pious people , irrespective of caste,creed or religion assemble and take holy bath. Besides these festivals , Howzagiri,Bijhu,Mansamangal,Sarad,Holi, Diwali, etc are celebrated. TRIPURA THE FESTIVALS ARE HELD

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