Nechi Dau Festival Arunachal Pradesh

Nechi Dau or Nechido is celebrated by the tribe of Aka in Arunachal Pradesh. The festival is celebrated in the month of November each year and lasts for four days. The Akas worship different gods and goddesses for warding off the diseases of children, men and women; welfare of the village; and for good harvest and luck during hunting and chasing. The tribe of Aka also known as Hruso can be found in Thrizino , Bhalukpong, Buragaon, Jamiri, Palizi, Khuppi area in West Kameng. The celebration of Nechido by Akas also involve affiliation with the natural world and community.