ITANAGAR, Feb 14 - Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brig (Dr) BD Mishra (retd) and Chief Minister Pema Khandu today extended warm greetings to the people of the State on the occasion of the Tamla-Du Festival of the Mishmi community.
During the Tamla-Du Festival, the community offers prayers to the gods of water and earth to save their villages from natural calamities. They worship the Almighty for the welfare of the people, domestic animals, and the newly planted crops.
�Let us also resolve on this occasion to protect the natural surroundings, environment, the rich flora and fauna and preserve Mother Earth which sustains us,� the Governor said.
Greeting the community, the Chief Minister, in his message, said: �May Almighty Matai Jabmalo bestow blessings on the people for peace and prosperity. I pray to the Almighty for collective good and spiritual well-being of the people.�
He also called upon the Mishmi community to stand united against the menace of drug and opium addiction and to guide the society on to the path of prosperity and development.
The 49th Tamla-Du Festival was today centrally celebrated at Medo village in Lohit district. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein was present on the occasion.
