Digaru Mishmi

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Digaru Mishmi are an indigenous subgroup of the Mishmi people primarily inhabiting the eastern Himalayan regions of Arunachal Pradesh in India and adjacent areas, known for their distinct Tibeto-Burman language and traditional animist-cultural practices.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf indigenous people
adjacentAreas border regions of India and China
country India
culture oral traditions
ritual feasts
shamanic rituals
traditional animist practices
ethnicGroupOf India NERFINISHED
governmentClassification Scheduled Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh
housing stilt houses
housingMaterial bamboo
thatch
kinshipSystem patrilineal
language Darang language NERFINISHED
Digaru Mishmi language NERFINISHED
Taraon language
languageFamily Tibeto-Burman languages NERFINISHED
locatedIn Northeast India
eastern Himalayas NERFINISHED
marriageCustoms bridewealth
primaryLocation Anjaw district NERFINISHED
Lohit district NERFINISHED
Lower Dibang Valley district NERFINISHED
recognizedAs Scheduled Tribe in India
region Arunachal Pradesh NERFINISHED
religion animism
religiousChange partial adoption of Buddhism
partial adoption of Christianity
socialOrganization clan-based structure
subgroupOf Mishmi people NERFINISHED
threats cultural assimilation pressures
language endangerment
traditionalBeliefSystem ancestor worship
nature worship
spirit worship
traditionalCraft basketry
weaving
wood carving
traditionalCrops maize
millet
rice
traditionalDress handwoven garments
metal ornaments
ornamental bead necklaces
traditionalEconomy animal husbandry
fishing
hunting and gathering
shifting cultivation

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Mishmi Hills containsEthnicGroup Digaru Mishmi
Mishmi subgroup Digaru Mishmi
Mishmi tribes subgroup Digaru Mishmi