Owing to its ethnic and cultural diversity, Arunachal Pradesh has long been a spot for the syncretism of different traditional religions. As of today, 40% of the state population follow the Donyi-Polo and Rangfrah religions while the majority of the remainder is Buddhist. Hindus are also found among the Nocte & Miri. Tribals, Buddhists and Hindus coexisted peacefully before the 1800s. , Arunachal Pradesh   (Hindi: Aruṇācal PradeÅ›) is the eastern most state on Indias north-east frontier. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

Donyi Poloism

Donyi Poloism is practiced in the form of believing the supremacy of the Sun and the Moon as the greatest deities. As the overseer of the gods we cannot see BO BOMONG. donyi Poloism is followed by major tribe groups like Adis, Apatanis, hill Miris and Nishis who all claim their origin from a single common ancestor - ABO TANI.

The Donyi-Polo faith is the oldest religion followed by all Abo Tani descendants - it is a nature worship religion. The religion has received a massive revival in the decade of 1990 to 2000 under the guidance of Late Talom Rukbo. The religion is based on maintaining and following harmony with the natural world. It believes that every man has a role to play in his life and a purpose for living. How it is etched out is up to the man. Some of the main deities followed by the donyi Polians are KINE NANE, DOYING BOTE, GUMIN SOYIN, DADI BOTE, PEDONG NANE. These mythical deities are the protectors of the Harvests, Home, Life and natural resources. One of the basic teachings in Donyi Poloism is based on the common belief that everything evolved out of nothingness. The nothingness after days of transitions later led to creation of SEDI MELO. the origin of all living and non-living forms in this world. All Donyi Polians trace their ancestry to SEDI MELO. Some of the tribe groups who follow Donyi Poloism eg. The Adis maintain a distinct orally recited lineage of their family lines which is called one's "ODONG". All the ODONGs trace back to SEDI MELO. The soul or "AYIT" as it is called in the local languages undergoes life in a man's body. A man's purpose in his lifetime is blessed when he learns to live in harmony with god's all the creations.[1] This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

The adherents worship an array of nature-related gods and highly complex rituals, which show elaborate art forms passed down through many generations. They form about 20% of the population

Buddhism

After Donyi-Polo, Buddhism lay claim to about 40% of the state's population. While Tibetan Buddhism is mainly practised by tribes living near the Tibetan border and in the Western part of the state, Theravada Buddhism is practised by tribal groups of Thai-Burmese origin living in Lohit and Changlang. Tibetan Buddhism is the body of religious Buddhist doctrine and institutions characteristic of Tibet, the Himalayan region (including northern Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim and Ladakh), Mongolia, Buryatia, Tuva and Kalmykia (Russia), and northeastern China (Manchuria: Heilongjiang, Jilin). ... Theravada (Pali; Sanskrit: Sthaviravada) is one of the eighteen (or twenty) Nikāya schools that formed early in the history of Buddhism. ... Lohit is an administrative district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in India. ... The Changlang district is located in Arunachal Pradesh, located south of the Lohit district and north of the Tirap district. ...

Theravada Buddhism is followed by the Thai-Burmese Khampti, Singpho, Zekhring and the Chakma refugees living in Lohit, Changlang and Tirap. The Tangsas, on the other hand, practice a blend of Donyi-Polo and Theravada Buddhism. However, with the advent of the rebel NSCN led by the Christian Naga, the local population faces a great danger against their Buddhist heritage that has been passed down through many generations. Theravada (Pali; Sanskrit: Sthaviravada) is one of the eighteen (or twenty) Nikāya schools that formed early in the history of Buddhism. ... The Khampti is a tribal group found in the Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh in India as well as in northwestern Myanmar. ... The Singpho people of Arunachal Pradesh inhabit in the district of Lohit and Changlang and the Kachin State of Myanmar. ... The Zekhring are from the Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh. ... The Chakma, who are also known as the Changma, is a Mongoloid tribe inhabiting in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh. ... Lohit is an administrative district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in India. ... The Changlang district is located in Arunachal Pradesh, located south of the Lohit district and north of the Tirap district. ... The Tirap district is located in the southeastern part of Arunachal Pradesh. ... The Tangsa tribe, also known as the Tase, lives in the Tirap and Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Theravada (Pali; Sanskrit: Sthaviravada) is one of the eighteen (or twenty) Nikāya schools that formed early in the history of Buddhism. ...

On the other hand, their Tibetan Buddhist counterparts, are relatively safer compared to the Theravada Buddhists owing to their geographical location. Mainly followed by the Monpa and Sherdukpen populations of Tawang and West Kameng, Buddhism is the most widely followed religion in these two districts. Neighbouring tribes like the Miji and the Khowa have also come under Buddhist influence. Tibetan Buddhism, (formerly also called Lamaism after their religious gurus known as lamas), is the body of religious Buddhist doctrine and institutions characteristic of Tibet and the Himalayan region. ... ... The Monpa (门巴) are an ethnic group in the Peoples Republic of China, with a population of 50,000, centered in the districts of Tawang and West Kameng. ... Two Sherdukpen Couples The Sherdukpen are an ethnic group related to both the Aka and Monpa. ... The Tawang district is located at the north-west of the state of Arunachal Pradesh in India. ... West Kameng is a district of Arunachal Pradesh in India. ... Miji lady The Miji, who are also known as Sajolang or Damai, inhabit in the districts of West Kameng and East Kameng in Arunachal Pradesh. ... Khoa redirects here. ...

A significant proportion of the Buddhists in Arunachal Pradesh claim to be Tibetan refugees.

Christianity

Christianity are being increasingly strongly promoted by the missionaries, Christian alike. On account of zealous conversion practises, in 1978 a loose law was framed to regulate the conversions, although it was tightened in response to mass conversions. [2]

The process of Westernization and decline of traditional religions are attributed to fanatical Christian proselytisation through such tactics as charity, human rights and educational brainwashing. As the native religions that elaborate rich and unique cultures decline with the advent of modernism, this will both benefit and harm the isolated and conservative people of Arunachal Pradesh. In response to massive conversions, Hindu missionaries and an anti-conversion law have been drawn up recently.

Below is a list of links concerning news about the accusations of the acts Christian missionaries and militants:

• Christian anti-conversion website (Nothing to do with anti-Christianity)
• Christianity claims to be professed by 60% of the population
• Save Arunachal Pradesh from Conversions
• American missionaris claims Christianity to be followed by 30% of the population
• Local-based missionary profile
• Arunachal allege Christian millitant harassment
• Preaching in India for cultural preservation
• Missionaries arrested in Northeast India
• Missionary Frontier
• News - Christian aggression
• India enacts anti-conversion law
• History of Christian growth
• Christian profiles by state

Specialilty In Arunachal Pradesh

The people of Arunachal Pradesh feels strongly an Indian. Though region is claimed by China, the people submits themselfs complete Indian. As contrast to rest of the states of North East of India, the people are comfortable with Hindi and English. Its is only one state in India where entry to the territory is restricted. The restriction is to keep oufit in neighbour state away. If one want to enter to the state, he/she must posses valid identity sush passport etc.