Government of IndiaArunachal Pradesh
INTRODUCTION
A picturesque landscape of tall Himalayan mountains, blue rivers, colourful monasteries and mouth-watering dishes – that is Arunachal Pradesh. Its name translates to “The land of Dawn-Lit Mountains.” It borders the states of Assam and Nagaland to the south and shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and China in the north. It covers an area of 83,743 Sq.Km. and is the largest by area amongst the North-Eastern states. Itanagar is the state capital.
Home to a dazzling array of flora and fauna with almost 500 species of Orchids found in its dense jungles, the snow-capped mountains of Tawang, the historic fort of Itanagar, the legendary river of Parashuram Kund, Arunachal Pradesh is a haven for explorers.
KEY
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Built Heritage
Natural Heritage
Traditions & Expressions
Food & Culture
Performing Arts
Textiles & Fabrics
×Apatani Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh
This is a documentary on the rich culture and heritage of the Apatani tribe of Arunachal Pradesh.
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Apatani Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh
×Traditions Associated with Funerals of Idu Mishmi Tribes
The Idu Mishmi tribal community of Arunachal Pradesh follows a unique funeral tradition.
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Traditions Associated with Funerals of Idu Mishmi Tribes
×Textiles of Arunachal Pradesh
The state of Arunachal Pradesh is well known for its spectacular, ages-old tradition of weaving.
What is Gekong-Galong?
Textiles of Arunachal Pradesh
×Sowa-Rigpa (Knowledge of Healing or Science of Healing)
Sowa-Rigpa is an ancient Indian medical system conceived and propounded by Lord Buddha, and later developed in the Trans-Himalayan region. The term Sowa-Rigpa is derived from the Bhoti language which means ‘knowledge of healing’.
Sowa-Rigpa (Knowledge of Healing or Science of Healing)
×Songs of Shaman
Shamans have an important function in the clan-life of different tribes of Arunachal Pradesh. They are the store house of traditional wisdom in the form of legends, myths and ritual incantations.
Songs of Shaman
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