The beautiful north eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh is famous for its diverse agricultural crops, flora and fauna and delicious local cuisine and fermented brews. Each indigenous community in this state has left an indelible impression in the history of Akhanda Bharat with its fascinating social, cultural, religious and spiritual beliefs and rituals. In... Continue Reading →
One of the lesser - known indigenous millet varieties grown extensively in Arunachal Pradesh is anyat or adlay. Also known as Job's tears (Coix Lacryma-jobi L.), this millet crop has been grown for centuries by the indigenous Adi community using traditional farming techniques and tools. According to the locals, anyat is widely cultivated by women farmers on small... Continue Reading →
Lohit, located at the foothills of the Himalayas is considered to be one of the most scenic places in India. This district derives its name from the mighty river Lohit that flows from Tibet into this mountainous region. Lohit district is blessed with the waters from the rivers of Lohit, Kamlang and Noa-Dihing, has... Continue Reading →
The surplus production of fruits, spices, vegetables, wild mushrooms, rare medicinal and aromatic herbs, paddy, wheat and others in the North Eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh is greatly attributed to the prevailing agro-climatic conditions. Arunachal can be divided into three regions climatically - temperate, subtropical and tropical with each zone cultivating certain crops. Changlang... Continue Reading →
The North Eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh has earned well deserved accolades in the last five years for its excellent agri-horticultural produce, thriving food processing sector and strides in organic farming and certification that has changed the fortunes of small and marginal farmers in the state. As Arunachal is largely an agrarian economy, age-old... Continue Reading →
Parshuram kund located in Lohit district on the banks of the lower level of Lohit River (a tributary of the Brahmaputra River) is one of the most sacrosanct places not only in Arunachal Pradesh but also in India. This holy place finds mention in Srimad Bhagavata Mahapurana and is dedicated to Parashurama, the sixth avatar... Continue Reading →
The ancient town of Malinithan situated at the foothills of the Siang Hills in Likabali is steeped in religion, history, culture and architecture. Legend has it that when Lord Krishna kidnapped Rukmini Devi, they passed this beautiful location on their way to Dwaraka from Vidarbha. They found Lord Shiva and Parvathi Devi deep in tapas in... Continue Reading →
In 2004, a young woodcutter was felling a tree in the dense Kardo jungle in the holy month of Shravan. Much to his amazement though, the tree did not fall down in the spot where it should have but instead changed direction and fell down a few kilometres away. The woodcutter was puzzled by this... Continue Reading →
Arunachal mandarin orange more commonly known as Wakro orange (deriving its name from the place where it is grown extensively in Arunachal Pradesh) is the oldest cultivated fruit crop in the state. Citrus is by far the largest grown horticultural crop in Arunachal Pradesh and Arunachal orange accounts for almost 90 percent of the total... Continue Reading →
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