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Ka Pomblang Nongkrem, 

Shillong, India

01 Nov 2010 - 30 Nov 2010 Date to be confirmed  

This colourful festival is held in honour of the Goddess Ka Blei Synshar in thanks for a good harvest. As well as many religious ceremonies and prayer services, there is also the incredible spectacle of the traditional Nongkrem dance involving young Khasi men and women in a deeply ritualistic performance. Another important aspect of the festival is the Pomblang Ceremony during which a goat is sacrificed in honour of the ruling clan.

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Where?

Shillong

Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, is a hill town in the north eastern part of India

Getting There

Rail: The nearest rail terminus to Shillong is Guwahati, with trains to and from Kolkata and Delhi.
Air: Daily direct flights to Guwahati from Kolkata and five flights a week from Delhi.
Road: Shillong has no airport or rail station. It is 100km (62 miles) from Guwahati and takes three hours along a well-maintained road. Buses and taxis are available from Guwahati airport and train station.

How Much?

Free.

For More Information

Ministry of Tourism

Transport Bhavan
Parliament Street

New Delhi
110 001
India

Tel +91 (0)1137 11995.
Email 

Website  www.incredibleindia.org

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