Department of Indigenous Affairs | Government of Aruanchal Pradesh
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About Us
Preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Arunachal Pradesh
The Land of Dawn-lit Mountains
Nestled in the laps of the eastern Himalayan ranges, Arunachal Pradesh is a new name added to the political map of India. It comprises the territorial area which had formed a part of the then North Eastern Frontier Agency, more popularly known as NEFA for concision.
The first Indian soil to greet the rising sun, it is popularly known as the Land of Rising Sun or the Land of Dawn-lit Mountains. Home to 26 major tribes and numerous subtribes defined in terms of their respective cultural and linguistic distinctiveness, Arunachal Pradesh is perhaps the last sanctuary for India's natural and anthropological heritage.
Rich Historical Heritage
Arunachal Pradesh finds a mention in ancient India Purana and Chronicles as Prabhu Pahar. Legend had it that Sage Parshuram washed off his sin of matricide, Sage Vyasa mediated, King Bhishmaka founded his kingdom, and Lord Krishna married his consort Rukmini in this ancient land.
The Sixth Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso, was born in 1862 in Mon Tawang region of present-day Arunachal Pradesh. Dotted with innumerable historical monuments and archaeological remains, the legends truly bear testimony to its past historical and cultural heritage.
A Land of Diversity
Arunachal Pradesh measuring about 83,743 sq.km is the largest of eight northeast states in terms of geographical area and has 25 districts as on date. The state's rich diversity is reflected in its numerous tribes, languages, traditions, and pristine natural beauty.