Tribal festivals in India are very vibrant and meaningful, linked to thousands of years old traditions. These festivals demonstrate the deep connection tribal communities have with nature, their ancestors and with each other. There are more than 700 tribal communities in India, which have their own unique culture, language and traditions. The life of these tribes is connected with nature and their festivals are a celebration of their spirituality, respect for nature, and community unity.
From the hills of Nagaland to the forests of Madhya Pradesh, every tribal festival is famous for its colour, dance, music and rituals. These festivals are not just festivals but also a way to keep our identity and heritage alive. In this article, we will discuss about the complete list of tribal festivals in India with the states- mainly celebrated with great pomp and the tribe- mainly celebrates these festivals to showcase the diversity of their country.
List of Tribal Festivals in India
Name of Tribal Festivals in India | Main State | Community |
Ahuna | Nagaland | Sumi Tribe |
Ali-ai-ligang | Assam | Mishing tribe |
Amongmong | Nagaland | Sangtam Naga Tribe |
Aoleang of Konyak Nagaland | Nagaland | Konyak Tribe |
Aoleng | Nagaland | Konyak Tribe |
Aoling | Nagaland | Konyak Tribe |
Apikimti | Arunachal Pradesh | |
BAHA | Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal | Santhal Tribe |
Bam Khana Shnong | Meghalaya | Khasi (Tribal) |
Bamkhana | Meghalaya | Khasi (Tribal) |
Bandna Parab | Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha | Santhal Tribe |
Banka | Jharkhand | |
Barahimizong | Meghalaya | |
Batauli | Jharkhand | |
Behdienkhlam | Meghalaya | Khasi (Tribal) |
Bhadu | West Bengal | Santhal Tribe |
Bhagoria | Madhya Pradesh | |
Bhagta Parab | Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar | |
Bhejabindha | Jharkhand | |
Bhejabindha | Jharkhand | |
Biam | Meghalaya | |
Bikhauti Mela | Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh | |
Bissu Mela | Chhattisgarh, Odisha | |
Bisu Parba | Jharkhand, Odisha | |
Boori Boot | Meghalaya | |
Bourani Fair | Odisha | |
Buisu | Tripura, Mizoram, Assam | |
Bushu | Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland | |
Butter | Arunachal Pradesh | |
Cattle Fair | Haryana, Rajasthan | Rural, Tribal |
Chaga Gadi | Meghalaya | |
Chaichu Fair | Odisha | |
Chait-Ganjan: A celebrated in Jharkhand | Jharkhand | |
Chambil Mesara | Odisha | |
Chapchar Kut | Mizoram | |
Chata Parab | Jharkhand | |
Chavang Kut | Mizoram | |
Cherchera | Odisha | |
CHHAU | Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal | |
Chhipla Jaat | Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan | |
Chikhal Kalo | Maharashtra | |
Chrewal | Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh | |
Chumpha | Nagaland, Assam | |
Dadari Mela | Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan | |
Dangs Darbar | Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan | |
Dansi | Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh | |
Death Anniversary of U Soso Tham | Nagaland | Naga |
Death Anniversary of U Tirot Sing | Meghalaya | Khasi (Tribal) |
Dehati | Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan | |
Dehing Patkai | Assam | Assamese |
Dentam Rhododendron | Sikkim | |
Disum Sendra | Jharkhand | Santhal |
Disum Sendra | Nagaland | |
Donggin | Arunachal Pradesh | |
Doregata Dance | Assam, Meghalaya | |
Dosmuchey | Arunachal Pradesh | |
Dree | Arunachal Pradesh | Apatani tribe |
Dwijing | Assam (Bodoland) | Bodo Community |
Earth Worship | Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh | |
Eind/Ind | Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh | |
Erohk Sim | Arunachal Pradesh | |
Erohk Sim | Jharkhand | |
Gaan-Ngai | Manipur (Zeliangrong Tribes) | |
Gang Ngai | Manipur (Zeliangrong Tribes) | Kabui Nagas |
Hornbill | Nagaland | all naga tribe |
Indigenous Faith Day | Arunachal Pradesh | |
Jathel Utsab | Jharkhand | |
Jauljibi and Thal Fair | Uttarakhand | Local |
Jonbill Mela | Assam | Tiwa Tribe |
Karam Parab | Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal | |
Karma | Jharkhand | |
Kavant Fair | Gujarat | |
Ker Puja | Tripura | |
Khaozaosie-Hok-Ah | Manipur | |
Kherai Puja | Assam | Bodos |
Khuado Kut | Mizoram | Paite community |
Kut: of Kuki- Chin- Mizo | Manipur | Kuki- Chin- Mizo |
Lokrang | Madhya Pradesh | |
Lui Ngai Ni | Manipur | naga tribe |
Madai | Chattisgarh | |
Magh Sim | Jharkhand | |
Mamita | Odisha | |
Me.Gong | Meghalaya | |
Medaram Jatara | Telangana | |
Megong | Meghalaya | |
Metumniu | Nagaland | Vimchunger |
Mileinyi | Arunachal Pradesh | Apatani Tribe |
Mim Kut | Mizoram | |
Miu | Arunachal Pradesh | |
Moatsu | Nagaland | Ao Naga Tribe |
Mongmong | Nagaland | Sangtam tribe |
Monpa | Arunachal Pradesh | |
Monyu | Nagaland | Phom tribe |
Mopin | Arunachal Pradesh | Galo Tribe |
Muk Zikding Rum Faat | Arunachal Pradesh | |
Murung | Arunachal Pradesh | Apatani Tribe |
Myoko | Arunachal Pradesh | Apatani Tribe |
Nagampalli | Telangana | |
Naknyulüm | Nagaland | Chang |
Namsoong or Namprikdang Namsoong | Sikkim | Lepcha & Bhutia |
Nazu | Arunachal Pradesh | |
Ngada | Nagaland | Rengma tribe |
Ngunye | Arunachal Pradesh | |
Nkanyulem | Nagaland | |
Nongkrem Dance | Meghalaya | khasi tribe |
Nyokum Yullo | Arunachal Pradesh | Nyishi tribe |
Oriah | Arunachal Pradesh | Wancho tribe |
Pham Kho Sowai | Arunachal Pradesh | Bugun tribe |
Pharkantis | Arunachal Pradesh | |
Phom Monyu | Nagaland | Phom Naga |
Phool Dei | Uttarakhand | Kumaoni |
Pilak | Tripura | |
Pili Yesa | Arunachal Pradesh | Adi Tribe |
Pnars | Meghalaya | Jaintia |
Poanglüm | Nagaland | Konyak |
Pom-Blang Nongkrem | Meghalaya | Khasi (Tribal) |
Porag | Assam | Mishing |
Pori | Arunachal Pradesh | Monpa |
Pusnâ | Meghalaya | Garo |
Rajini Gabra Harni Gabra | Gujarat | |
Reh | Arunachal Pradesh | Idu Mishmi tribe |
Remna Ni | Mizoram | Mizo |
Sagra-misawa wansawa | Arunachal Pradesh | |
Sammakka Sarakka Jatara | Telangana | |
Sangrai-Umsan-Nongalah | Meghalaya | Garo |
Sarhul | Jharkhand | |
Sazo | Himachal Pradesh | |
Sekrenyi | Nagaland | Angami |
Seng Kut Snem | Meghalaya | Khasi (Tribal) |
Shad Beh Sier | Meghalaya | Khasi (Tribal) |
Shad Nongkrem | Meghalaya | Khasi (Tribal) |
Shad Suk Mynsiem | Meghalaya | Khasi (Tribal) |
Shad-Kynjoh Khaskain | Meghalaya | Khasi (Tribal) |
Shapawng Yawng Manau Poi | Arunachal Pradesh | Singpho (Tribal) |
Si Donyi | Arunachal Pradesh | Tagin tribe |
Sikpui Ruoi | Mizoram | Mizo |
Solung | Arunachal Pradesh | Adi Tribe |
Sükrünye | Nagaland | Chakesang tribe |
Sunia Parba | Odisha | |
Tad Conrad Tynsong | Meghalaya | |
Tamladu | Arunachal Pradesh | Mishmi tribe |
Tendong Lho Rum Faat | Sikkim | Lepcha & Bhutia |
Terhüni | Nagaland | Angami |
Teyongsi Sirijunga Sawan Tongnam | Sikkim | |
Thalfavang Kut | Mizoram | |
Thsukhenyie / Sukrenvu | Nagaland | Chakhesang |
Thuni | Arunachal Pradesh | |
Tokhu Emong | Nagaland | Naga Tribe |
Tring | Arunachal Pradesh | |
Tsahyok-Nyi | Arunachal Pradesh | |
Tsohsu | Arunachal Pradesh | |
Tsokum | Arunachal Pradesh | |
Tsonglak-nyi | Arunachal Pradesh | |
Tsukhenye / Tsukhenie | Nagaland | Chakhesang |
Tsungkamneo | Arunachal Pradesh | |
Tsungrenmong | Nagaland | |
Tulini | Nagaland | Sumi Tribe |
Tusu Parab | Jharkhand, West Bengal | |
U Kiang Nangbah | Meghalaya | |
U Tirot Sing Day | Meghalaya | |
Umsan Nongkharai | Meghalaya | Khasi |
Unying Aaran | Arunachal Pradesh | Adi tribe |
Vanabar | Odisha | |
Vishu | Kerala | |
Wangala | Meghalaya | |
Wangtsunuo | Nagaland | Yimchunger |
Warriors’ Day | Arunachal Pradesh | |
Yemshe | Nagaland | Puchury tribe |
YMA Day | Mizoram | |
Yuma Sham Manghim | Sikkim | Nepalese |
Zomi Nami | Manipur | |
ZOU-TON | Manipur | |
Zunheboto | Nagaland | Sumi |
Bhogali Bihu | Meghalaya | |
Chavang Kut | Nagaland | |
Mim Kut | Nagaland | |
Harela and Bhitauli | Uttarakhand | |
Khari Holi | Uttarakhand | |
Kumaoni Holi | Uttarakhand | |
Phool Dei | Uttarakhand | |
Chholia Dance | Uttarakhand | |
Ghee Sankranti | Uttarakhand | |
Hill Jatra | Uttarakhand | Sor Valley,Bajethi |
Khatarua | Uttarakhand | |
Harela | Uttarakhand | |
Bandhna Parab | West Bengal | |
Hlukhla Kut | Mizoram | |
Pang Lhabsol | Sikkim | Mount Khangchendzonga |
Namsoong or Namprikdang Namsoong | Sikkim | |
Tendong Lho Rum Faat | Sikkim | |
Bumchu | Sikkim | Tashiding |
Drukpa Tshechi | Sikkim | |
Losar | Sikkim | Gumpa |
Losoong(sikkimese Bhutia) | Sikkim | |
Muk Zikding Rum Faat | Sikkim | |