Quaint Arunachal Pradesh Culture Diary!

Previous Post Arunachal Pradesh, ‘the Land of Dawn-lit hills’, is home to 26 tribes & sub-tribes. The major tribes  of Arunachal are: Adi, Galo, Aka, Apatani, Nyishi, Tagins, Bori, and Bokar etc. There are three prominent culture groups here, first Buddhists, second group are Christians & Hindus, and the third group are Donyi Poloism. Food […]

Nagaland Culture Diary!

Previous Post We have witnessed many states and Union Territories of India in this series. Now, let us explore another hidden gem of India, the state of Nagaland. The state is inhabited by 16 tribes — Angami, Ao, Chakhesang, Chang, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Lotha, Phom, Pochury, Rengma, Sangtam, Sumi, Yimchunger, and Zeme-Liangmai (Zeliang), Dimasa Kachari, Kuki. […]

Meghalaya and Mizoram Culture Diary!

Meghalaya Culture Diary Amidst the Eastern Himalayas, lies the ‘abode of clouds’ – Meghalaya. The state which has the wettest place on earth and breathtaking views. If you love rock music then you must visit Shillong, known as the ‘Scotland of the East‘. It is a state where women empowerment is witnessed in reality. The […]

Lakshadweep Culture Diary

Previous Post After numerous states of India, it is time to explore the culture of the smallest Union Territory of India –Lakshadweep. It  means “one hundred thousand islands” in Sanskrit and Malayalam. Though the majority of population is Muslim ethnicity now, the original inhabitants are believed to be four communities -Aminidivi, Koyas, Malmis and Melacheris. The culture is […]