Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh·festival · hills

Thanks to our viewer Monpasang for pointing out that "this song is not a Miji song but (as far as we can determine) but a Nyishi dance." The Miji, also known by the names of Sajolang and Damai, inhabit the districts of West Kameng and East…

flowers

A range of flowering plants in Arunachal Pradesh - Thunbergia or sehra bael creeper, single begonias, garden orchids naturalised outdoors, Crown of thorns - Euphorbia milii flower and bamboo thickets and Verbena among nasturtium.

This man collecting latex from a nearby rubber tree and process is known as rubber tapping. The collector makes a thin, diagonal cut to remove a sliver of bark.

Dry fish makes for delicious fish recipes. Bomdila in Arunachal Pradesh has a sizeable population of fish eaters and one can find shops selling dry fish in the markets of Bomdila quite easily.

Arunachal Pradesh

In Arunachal Pradesh Cane and bamboo is strictly men’s craft and the most commonly made objects are baskets for storing ad carrying paddy, fuel and water, vessels for preparing local liquor, rice plates, bows and arrows, headgear, mats, sho…

aerial · river

Flying over the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh in India. It accounts for 8.86% of the total area of the state. The name is derived from the Kameng river, a tributary of the Brahmaputra, that flows through the district.

Arunachal Pradesh·politics · village

Within the Adi community, at the Dite tea Estate, Omak Apang, ex Minister of Tourism, Government of India, discusses his initiatives to bring tea to the smaller villagers and growers of rural Arunachal Pradesh.

music · festival

At the Concert grounds of the Ziro Festival of Music in Arunachal Pradesh, where it was the second edition of the festival. Ziro is situated in Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh, 167 kms from the capital Itanagar.

festival · dance

This dance is from the Sajalung community in the West Kameng district in Arunachal. According to our viewer Karma Khunjuju, "this song is from the Miji tribe and not Aka.

The people of Arunachal Pradesh boast of a variety of locally brewed rice beers and local brews which are delightfully potent and totally organic.

snow

Heavy overnight snowfall covers the town of Tawang under a thick blanket of snow at the very beginning of January. Driving around the town in the morning reveals the extent and effect of the snow fall, especially on vehicles and houses.

Capped langur flights in slow motion between tree branches, Arunachal. The capped langur (Trachypithecus pileatus) is a species of primate in the family Cercopithecidae. It is found in Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, China, India, and Myanmar.

temple

Located on the outskirts of Tawang town, Urgelling Monastery was built around AD 1487. Almost two centuries later Tsangyang Gyatso, H.H. the Sixth Dalai Lama, was born here in 1683.

Arunachal Pradesh·festival · dance

A group of folk dancers from Arunachal Pradesh dances during Talmadu Festival in Tezu village in Arunachal. Tezu is a census town and the headquarters of Lohit district in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh.

river

A view of Simang river, a tributary to Siang river through the clouds near Yingkion town in Upper Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh. See the clouds moving around the Himalayan mountains.

river

A fisherman sits at a bank of Simang river, a tributary to Siang river with his fishing rod near Boleng town in Arunachal Pradesh. See Traditional bamboo traps used for fishing and locals sit on rocks and cook food.

temple

The Golden Pagoda is built on a plateau overlooking the plains at the foothill of the last fringes of Eastern Himalayas of Patkai Range. It is built in Burmese architectural design and style.

Arunachal Pradesh·festival · ceremony

Arunachali men catch pigs and hoist them out of the pen, during Reh Festival in Arunachal Pradesh. They struggle to catch them and finally tie the pig to a bamboo pole so that they can carry the pig out easily.

Bamboo groves, a tribal village hut made of dried grass AND guess what - a DTH dish, in the middle of nowhere! Tata Sky Direct to Home satellite television service extends to all parts of India, even the remote ones such as Arunachal Prades…

river · festival

Nyishi night during Panyor River Festival were local artists and dancers showcased their talents. 'I gotta feeling' performed by Nyishi artist during the festival.

These fisherfolks on the banks of the Brahmaputra are preparing a fishing net, in Arunachal Pradesh. However, they are not natives of Arunachal Pradesh.

forest · hills

Nagaland is a state in the far north-eastern part of India. It borders the state of Assam to the west, Arunachal Pradesh and part of Assam to the north, Burma to the east and Manipur to the south.

Arunachal Pradesh·dance

The Ponung Dance of Arunachal Pradesh marks the rich cultural pattern of the state. The Adi tribe in Arunachal Pradesh is known for their rich cultural heritage. Their distinct dance forms such as the ponung make them diverse.