Festivals of Assam Assam is a land of fairs and festivals. Most of the festivals celebrated in Assam have their base in the multifarious faith and belief of its inhabitants. The perfect combination of heritage of her multifaceted races have made Assam the home of the most colourful festivals which are enthusiastic, compelling and enchanting, exhibiting the true spirit, tradition and lifestyle of the people of Assam. One of the most important festivals of Assam is Bihu, which is celebrated through out Assam with much fun & fair.
Festivals of Arunachal Pradesh
Festivals form an essential aspect of Socio-Cultural life of the people of Arunachal Pradesh. As a matter of fact festivals of Arunachal Pradesh reflects the real culture and tradition of the people of Arunachal Pradesh. Every social community of Arunachal Pradesh celebrate number of festivals. The festivals of Arunachal Pradesh are generally - agricutural, religious and socio-cultural, which give them ample opportunity to enjoy and entertain freely. The festivals are the occasions for people to relax, to enjoy, to dance and eat and drink.
Manipur is a land of festivities, fun and frolic all the year round. Through out the year, Manipur is busy with the cycle of festivals. Hardly a month passes without a festival or two. The festivals of Manipur projects their cultural, social and religious aspirations which, besides removing the monotony of life and help the people lead a better and fuller life.
The Festivals of Mizoram
Mizo people practice what is known as ‘Jhum Cultivation’. They slash down the jungle, burn the trunks and leaves and cultivate the land. All their other activities revolve around the Jhum operations and their festivals are all connected with such agriculture operations.
Though mostly Christians, the hill people have kept alive their rich cultural heritage, colourful customs and lively traditions. Festivals and dances of the Mizos have a unique tribal flavor. Other than Christmas and New Year's Day, which are the most popular festivals, Mizos celebrate a number of traditional festivals (KUT).
Though mostly Christians, the hill people have kept alive their rich cultural heritage, colourful customs and lively traditions. Festivals and dances of the Mizos have a unique tribal flavor. Other than Christmas and New Year's Day, which are the most popular festivals, Mizos celebrate a number of traditional festivals (KUT).
The Festivals of Meghalaya
There are three main communities - Khasis, Garos and Jaintias in Meghalaya, all of whom have their own festivals and fairs. Few places have such diverse festivals as Meghalaya. The festivals of Meghalaya are not complete without dance and music. Most of the festivals signifies agricultural activities of sowing and harvesting. The main festivals celebrated here are - Ka Pemblang Nongkrem, Behdiengkhlam, Wangala.
The Festivals of Nagaland
Nagaland is replete with festivities throughout the year as all the tribes have their own festivals which they greatly enjoy. The people of Nagaland celebrate their distinct seasonal festivals with glitter, colour, music and fanfare. Most of these festivals in Nagaland revolve round agriculture, which is still the main occupation of Naga society. Although some religious and spiritual sentiments are inter-woven into secular rites and rituals, the predominant theme of the festivals is offering of prayers to a God. Through the festivals, Nagas try to propitiate God , for a bountiful harvest either
before the sowing or before reaping the harvest.
The Festivals of Sikkim
There are numerous festivals celebrated in Sikkim through out the year. As people of Sikkim mostly follow Buddhism, the festivals celebrated here are associated to the Buddhist festivals. Mostly the festivals are celebrated in the Gompas or Monasteries of Sikkim, where people gather in large number to commemorate the occasion.
The Festivals of Tripura
Nagaland is replete with festivities throughout the year as all the tribes have their own festivals which they greatly enjoy. The people of Nagaland celebrate their distinct seasonal festivals with glitter, colour, music and fanfare. Most of these festivals in Nagaland revolve round agriculture, which is still the main occupation of Naga society. Although some religious and spiritual sentiments are inter-woven into secular rites and rituals, the predominant theme of the festivals is offering of prayers to a God. Through the festivals, Nagas try to propitiate God , for a bountiful harvest either
before the sowing or before reaping the harvest.The Festivals of Sikkim
There are numerous festivals celebrated in Sikkim through out the year. As people of Sikkim mostly follow Buddhism, the festivals celebrated here are associated to the Buddhist festivals. Mostly the festivals are celebrated in the Gompas or Monasteries of Sikkim, where people gather in large number to commemorate the occasion.
The Festivals of Tripura
As Tripura is largely dominated by the Hindus, the festivals celebrated here are quite common to the festivals celebrated in the rest of India. In addition to this, there are many festivals unique to Tripura.
There are numerous festivals celebrated through out the year in Tripura with great pomp and show.
The main festivals of Tripura are the Durga Puja (at the time of Dussehra), Karchi Puja, Diwali, Dol Jatra (Holi), Pous Sankranti, Ashokashtmi and Buddha Jayanti, Id, Christmas and New Year. The Garia, Ker Ganga and Gajan festivals are important tribal festivities.
There are numerous festivals celebrated through out the year in Tripura with great pomp and show.
The main festivals of Tripura are the Durga Puja (at the time of Dussehra), Karchi Puja, Diwali, Dol Jatra (Holi), Pous Sankranti, Ashokashtmi and Buddha Jayanti, Id, Christmas and New Year. The Garia, Ker Ganga and Gajan festivals are important tribal festivities.
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