Nyokum is an important festival celebrated by the Nyishi tribe of the Northeast Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. The name Nyokum has been derived from the combination of two words of their language. Nyok means land or the earth and Kum means unity or togetherness. The festival is celebrated by the people from all class and walks of life. And pray for better productivity, prosperity and happiness of all human beings on the planet.
The Goddess is invoked so that the human race may be strengthened and regenerated. And for everyone to be free from unnatural death due to accidents, wars or epidemics. Ui or Oram Nyoko is the place meant for the life after death. It is also believed that there are numerous deities and spirits on earth. These are the deities and spirits of mountains, rivers, forest, animals crops, household and so on.
The Northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh is home to many ethnic groups. And the Nyishi tribe is the largest ethnic community of the state. The main profession of these people used to be agriculture and they pray for a good crop.
The Nyishis people worship to please the benevolent Gods and Goddesses to protect and bring prosperity to them and to ward off the malevolent spirits from disturbing the peace and tranquility in their life, Nyokum Yullow is one of such celebration.
