Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has extended greetings to the people of Idu Mishmi tribe on the joyous occasion of the Reh Festival.
Taking to X, CM Pema Khandu said, “Warm greetings to the people of Arunachal Pradesh, especially to our Idu Mishmi brothers and sisters, on the joyous occasion of Reh Festival!”
Warm greetings to the people of Arunachal Pradesh, especially to our Idu Mishmi brothers and sisters, on the joyous occasion of Reh Festival!
May the blessings of Divine Innyi Mashelo Zinu bring prosperity, happiness & harmony to all. Let us together celebrate this rich cultural… pic.twitter.com/4NE5ntXeSc
— Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། (@PemaKhanduBJP) February 1, 2025
He said, “May the blessings of Divine Innyi Mashelo Zinu bring prosperity, happiness & harmony to all. Let us together celebrate this rich cultural festival with unity and brotherhood.”
Governor KT Parnaik has also extended greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Reh festival of the Idu-Mishmi tribe, and expressed hope that the celebration would bring the blessings of the divine mother, Nanyi Inyitaya, and reinforce the spirit of unity, brotherhood, and social harmony in the state.
“On this joyous occasion, I offer my prayers to the divine mother, Nanyi Inyitaya, to shower her choicest blessings on each one of us, bringing prosperity, happiness, and harmony into our lives,” the Governor said.
Reh is one of the most important festivals of the Idu Mishmis who believe that they are the children of the divine mother ‘Nanyi Inyitaya’.
The annual three-day festival is observed from February 1st to February 3rd.
The festival begins with ‘Andropu,’ a day of prayer for a peaceful and successful celebration.
The mithuns are brought and tied near the house. During the night, a dance ceremony is held called ‘Naya’.
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The second day, Eyanli, is marked by the sacrifice of animals like mithuns and buffaloes. The guests are entertained with rice, meat and rice beer.
Iyili, the third day, is a day of feasting and celebration, with food shared generously, even with those in neighboring villages who couldn’t attend.
