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The next day, the bride brings in rice powder and holy water which are the essential ingredients for the wedding ceremony. The village elder who oversees the wedding ceremony brings in some chickens which are then sacrificed as part of the wedding rituals. In all, some 70 to 80 chickens are sacrificed. The blood of the chickens is sprinkled in the doorways of the granary followed by the principal household. This is believed to bring good luck to the newlyweds. Sacrifices like this are a major part of any marriage in Arunachal. Small structures are created out of bamboo, eggshells and chicken feathers in honor of the marriage. They are hung in front of houses and along village paths to bring good fortune to the newlyweds and their families. The Apatani practice an animist religion called
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