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Brahmaputra Darshan Festival in Arunachal Pradesh is celebrated with grandeur and merriment in order to uphold Brahmaputra River as the lifeline of the state. Interestingly, Brahmaputra Darshan Festival is held in Roing, headquarters of Lower Dibang Valley in every third year.
Brahmaputra River which flows from Manas Sarovar, meanders through Himalayn Range and enters India through Arunachal Pradesh. The river, known as Siang in the state is joined by Dibang River and Lohit Rivers and takes the name of Brahmaputra at the site of confluence. Portrayed as a masculine and violent river, this river would leave you gasping at its beauty and grandeur. This fair and festival in Arunachal Pradesh intends to unravel te mystery of this violently beautiful river, which serves as the sustenance of the state.
Features:
The celebrations begin with worship on the bank of Brahmaputra river
You will witness traditional dances and cultural evens to celebrate the mood of merriment
Youth participate in sports
Exhibition of handicrafts and herbal medicines, which showcase the cultural heritage of the state, are also organized
Enjoy a variety of traditional dishes from the state in the food festival
Traditional boat races are organized in the river
Even fashion shows to exhibit the traditional attire of the state is organized
Aero sports, river rafting and angling-these adventurous programs are carried out to complement the majestic and violent mood of the river
You can also go on elephant safari and exploration the wilderness
A number of cultural programs are organized in which communities from across the state showcase their heritage.
Season
Brahmaputra Darshan Festival in Arunachal Pradesh is held in January every year.
How to Reach
Fly down to Lilabari airport in North Lakhimpur in Assam, which is just 67 kilometers from Itanagar, the capital of arunachal Pradesh. You can alos fly from Kolkata to Tezpur, which is 216 kilometers from Itanagar
Avail of train services to Harmuty, which is just 33 kilometers from Itanagar. You can also reach North Lakhimpur station in Assam.
You can reach Itanagar by road from Guwahati, Shillong, Agartala, Aizawal, Kohima and Imphal.
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