Ali Ai Ligang Festival
On 19th February 2025, the Ali-Ai-Ligang festival was celebrated by the Mishing community of Assam.
A Unique Name
- The name Ali Ai Ligang is quite meaningful. “Ali” means root and seed, “ai” means fruit, and “Ligang” means to sow.
- This is why the onset of sowing seeds was marked on this day.
Rituals and Traditions
- Laitom Tomchar: The celebrations begin with the hoisting of the festival flag, known as Laitom Tomchar, signifying the official start of the festivities.
- Donyi Polo: The tribe offers prayers to their deities, particularly Donyi Polo, the Sun and Moon Gods, who are believed to govern all ....
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