Traditional Cultural Institutions of the Nyishi of Kamle District, Arunachal Pradesh: An Ethno-Historical Study

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Authors: Ms. Yami Mite Ms. Yami Mite
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Abstract

History of every mankind are unique in their own ways.The same is for the state of Arunachal Pradesh.A distinctive feature that sets Arunachal Pradesh apart from other regions of the nation is their lack of a monarchy or empire in their past.The state's history is the history of its people's struggle for continued existence and advancement.The dynastic and caste histories that have shaped the history of other parts of India has no trace in Arunachal Pradesh, therefore making it particularly distinctive.The culture has two important aspects; material culture and non-material culture.The Nyishi's have evolved their own cultural practices in the process of their social formation.Their cultural practices are simple and has been transmitted from generation to generation without formal training.Expert or aged people have handed down their cultural practices in shape of formal training by practical and moral lesson and mocking performances among the peers.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Indigenous Cultures and History Cultural and Sociopolitical Studies South Asian Studies and Conflicts

Publication details

Journal / source
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND ANALYTICAL REVIEWS
Volume
13
Issue
1
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN