Abotani

Abotani
Regions with significant populations
 India
Arunachal Pradesh
N/A
 ChinaN/A
Languages
Tani
Religion
Donyi-Polo (sun and moon)

Abotani or Abu Tani is considered the progenitor of the Tani tribes of the state of Arunachal Pradesh in India.[1] Abotani are located in Tibet and Arunachal Pradesh.[2] In China, Abotani tribes recognized as part of Lhoba ethnic group. The Apatani, Nyishi, Adi, Galos, Tagin and Mising are the Subtribes of Abotanis. They follow the Donyi-Polo religion and credit Abotani with the technique of rice cultivation.

  1. ^ Pathak, Guptajit; Gogoi, Raju (2008). Cultural fiesta in the "Island of peace" Arunachal Pradesh. Mittal Publications. p. 35. ISBN 978-81-8324-231-8.
  2. ^ Behera, M. C. (2007). Marriage in Tribal Societies: Cultural Dynamics and Social Realities. Bookwell. p. 229. ISBN 978-81-89640-35-4.