Tamladu festival is mainly observed by one of the oldest tribe of Arunachal Pradesh named Digaru Mishmis in the Lohit district on 15th February. The festival is a public display of the religious, social and supernatural beliefs of this tribe. They celebrate this festivity so as to protect their village and people from any natural disaster.
According to the beliefs of the Digaru Mishmis tribe, nature can only prevent them from nature's fury. So they worship the nature gods during Tamladu festival at Arunachal Pradesh to defend their village from any kind of natural fury.
Arunachal Pradesh Tamladu festival is one of the oldest festivals of this north eastern state. The festival creates a beautiful environment as people from all across the district participate in the rituals. People are very enthusiastic about participating in the religious fest.
Tamladu festival of Arunachal Pradesh also brings into light the lifestyle and the culture of one of the oldest tribes of Arunachal Pradesh through their clothes, music, food, dance, etc. The festival is worth watching as it gives you an outlook of the life of the tribal people and also about their beliefs, values and virtues. The dance performances at Tamladu festival is very beautiful.
Last Updated on 03 January 2011
