• Tibetan New Year festival

• Features dance, food, prayers

• Held in Feb-March in Tawang

💠 Nyokum (Nyishi Tribe)

• Celebrated on Feb 26

• Seeks blessings from spirits for prosperity

• Features rituals, sacrifices, dances

Thangka paintings are religious scroll artworks made by the Monpa and other Buddhist tribes. These intricate paintings depict Buddhist deities and symbols, reflecting the deep spiritual and religious beliefs of the people. They are made using natural dyes and handmade cotton or silk, showing the region’s rich connection with nature and devotion to monastic life..

📿 Beadwork and Jewellery

Tribal communities craft stunning ornaments using beads, bones, feathers, silver, and stones found in their surroundings. These ornaments are often worn during festivals and rituals, symbolizing social status, bravery, and beauty. The beadwork reflects a deep connection to nature and tribal customs passed down through generations.

• Location: Tawang, West Arunachal Pradesh

• Built in: 1680 by Merak Lama Lodre Gyatso

• Significance: Largest monastery in India and second largest in the world

• Spiritual Belief: A major center of Mahayana Buddhism, it is spiritually connected to Tibet’s Drepung Monastery

• Highlight: Houses a huge 8-meter statue of Lord Buddha and 65 residential quarters for monks

• Travel Tip: Best visited in winter for the snow-covered views and during Torgya Festival for vibrant rituals and masked dances

🏛️ Malinithan Temple

• Location: West Siang district near Likabali

• Built in: Around 10th–12th century AD

• Spiritual Belief: Believed to be the place where Lord Krishna and Rukmini rested, and a sacred site of Goddess Durga

• Highlight: Rich stone carvings of Hindu gods and floral designs

• Travel Tip: An archaeological gem perfect for history lovers and those exploring the mythological side of Arunachal