Festival · NAGALAND
August (second week) · Kiphire
A five-day harvest festival celebrated by the Yimchunger Naga tribe in Kiphire after the millet crop harvest. Features traditional rituals praying for the souls of the departed, traditional dances, and young people engagement ceremonies, reflecting the community's spiritual and social bonds.
Why it mattersHarvest and spiritual renewal festival of the Yimchunger people; honors the departed and marks life transitions
Live in Kiphire
Small village at base of Saramati Peak. Last supply point before trek. Local homestays and guides available.
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