Aran Festival is an annual spring and hunting festival celebrated by the Adi community of Arunachal Pradesh, marking the beginning of the Adi New Year and the new shifting cultivation cycle. This 10-day celebration, held in March, reflects the community’s traditional relationship with nature, agriculture and collective life.
Rodent trapping is a distinctive activity associated with Aran, alongside traditional practices, folklore and community gatherings. The festival highlights the rich indigenous cultural heritage of Arunachal Pradesh and the agricultural traditions of the Adi people.
APSC Relevance: Adi Community, Arunachal Pradesh Festivals
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