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Reh Festival
Arunachal Pradesh

Reh Festival

The sacred festival of the Idu Mishmi — prayers to the mother goddess Nanyi Inyitaya, with ceremonial dances and distinctive traditional attire.

Celebrated by

Idu Mishmi tribe

When

Annual

Where

Arunachal Pradesh

The celebration

About Reh Festival

Reh is the most important and sacred festival of the Idu Mishmi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, celebrated annually to seek blessings for prosperity, peace, good health, and the well-being of the community. Deeply rooted in the spiritual traditions of the Idu Mishmi people, the festival honours Nanyi Inyitaya, the revered mother goddess, through age-old rituals and ceremonies.

The celebrations are marked by traditional prayers, colourful cultural performances, folk songs, ceremonial dances, and community feasts that bring families and villages together. Dressed in their distinctive traditional attire, the Idu Mishmi people proudly showcase their rich cultural heritage, unique customs, and centuries-old traditions passed down through generations.

For travellers, the Reh Festival offers a rare opportunity to experience the spiritual and cultural richness of the Idu Mishmi community, witness authentic indigenous traditions, and discover the vibrant heritage of one of Arunachal Pradesh's most fascinating tribal cultures.

Glimpses

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