Religion
Most Apatanis are loyal followers of the Donyi-Polo faith, who pray to the Sun (Ayo Donyi) and the Moon (Atoh Polo). Abotani is revered as the sole ancestor of all Apatani and other tribes in the surrounding regions. When a misfortune occurs, they believe that it is caused by certain evil spirits, and thus they make appeasement by sacrificing chickens, cows and other domestic animals. Myoko, the festival of friendship and prosperity, is celebrated in a grand manner lasting for all of March each year. Dree Festival, celebrated in July, is the main agricultural festival of the Apatanis.
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