Sally Lake is located near the town of Roing in eastern Arunachal Pradesh. Not frequently visited by outsiders, except by the local tribesmen who often come in search for a quick meal of fish, the lake is a serene sight with its lust greenery and fresh water. The above photograph was taken in December last … Continue reading »
Category Archives: Dibang Valley
Photo Of The Day ~ Pretty Mishmi Women
sRecently, I had visited the Reh Festival in Arunachal Pradesh. Celebrated by the Mishmi Tribe, a sunny beautiful weather welcomed me on my arrival at Tezu for the 2 days event. Ever charming and ever friendly, the Mishmis roamed proud wearing their colorful traditional dresses and they performed elaborate dances which told stories of their … Continue reading »
Photo Of The Day – House Of A Himalayan Hunter
The charming Mismhi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh have since ever been excellent hunters. They rule the mountains of the very eastern Himalayas, living in remote terrains which are blessed with nectar-full splendor. Today, hunting is more a yearly event, to keep their culture alive and to promote sustainable approach in their region. Related Posts: Folklore … Continue reading »
Folklore From North-East India: Tale Of A Mishmi Girl
This folktale, from the Idu Mishmi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, tells about the moral behind the Idu tradition of naming their new born babies within 5 days after delivery. If not followed, it is believed that a khinu (Eng: spirit) will name the baby and take it away. One upon a time, a beautiful daughter … Continue reading »
Seasons Greetings
From In search of Greener Pastures, Happy Holidays and wish you a bright new year! Below is the last photograph for this year (which after-all survived Armageddon). Taken at Mayodia Pass in Arunachal Pradesh in the land of the charming Mishmi Tribe; of a weird looking snowman with an admirable tummy and a carrot for a … Continue reading »
Folklore From North-East India ~ A Mishmi Tribe Tale On How We Learned To Weave
The Mishmis are a tribe who inhabit the northeastern regions of South Tibet. In India, they reside in the Lohit and Dibang districts of Arunachal Pradesh. They have a long history and were one of the first tribes to migrate into the lands of Pemako; where they fiercely ruled and were often a trouble for the … Continue reading »
Photo Of The Day ~ Anini
Anini is a quaint little town, situated somewhere far away, in the eastern most of the Himalayas, in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in Northeastern India. It is the land of the proud, brave and honest – Mishmi Tribe. They are farmers and hunters, who walk the wilderness of their land carrying a shotgun and … Continue reading »
Photo Of The Day ~ From Mountains To Sand
From land to rock, into huge boulders to smaller pebbles, and eventually, sand in the ocean. The might of mountains and its rivers rage on. Photo taken at the far away lands near Anini in Arunachal Pradesh, the very east of the Himalayas. Related Posts :- Photo Of The Day ~ Another Day … Continue reading »
Photo Of The Day ~ A Sunny Morning In Mishmi Land
The Mishmi Hills of Eastern Arunachal Pradesh is the heartland of the Mishmi Tribe. They know the land like a ghost, roam the land like free spirits and use the land to live a sustainable life. Proud deadly warriors who were the first to migrate from Burma, they hunt when they are hungry, and even … Continue reading »
Photo Of The Day ~ Innocence
This little guy was captured somewhere far away in the Himalayas, near the exotic town of Anini in Arunachal Pradesh, which many believe is Pemako. Amazed by the sound of a click and by the sight of a giant black gadget, his face is an innocence that reassures my faith. And he was not alone, another tiny … Continue reading »