CDPYK Hosts Swadharm Sammelan (Agiké Yélam Gidum)

Описание: CDPYK Hosts Swadharm Sammelan (Agiké Yélam Gidum

INTY YIRANG

PASIGHAT, 1February:-On January 31, 2026, the Central Donyi Polo Yelam Kebang successfully organized the Swadharma Sammelan, also referred to as Agiké Yélam Gídum, a significant Indigenous Faith Conference held in Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh. The event showcased the indigenous Donyi Polo faith, revered by the Tani tribes, including the Adi community, focusing on introspection, preservation of cultural heritage, and community empowerment. The conference paid tribute to ancestors and motivated future generations through faith-based deliberations, emphasizing social cohesion, bridging communal divides, and reinforcing shared indigenous identity. Keynote speeches, traditional dances, and collective prayers were integral to the event.
Notably, Shri Arun Kumar Ji, Sah-Sarkaryawah of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), delivered an inspiring speech as the key speaker, highlighting the growth of indigenous faith practices and the importance of preserving cultural heritage.
He urged the audience to safeguard ancestral traditions like Donyi-Polo and Adi customs from external influences, highlighting the need for vigilance against cultural erosion.He praised local participation, such as the Adi Ponung dance welcome, and linked it to broader goals of grassroots programs (50 per MLA block) for faith revival and national cultural integration.His presence alongside local leaders, Tajom Tasung, President CDPYK , Dr Onyok Pertin,Chairman swadharma sammelan boosted momentum for the mega indigenous faith conference.
These gatherings unite thousands—around 10,000 Adi tribe members and others attended the Pasighat event—fostering pride in Donyi Polo and other indigenous faiths amid challenges like conversions and modernization.
Deebang Tayeng commended the public for their overwhelming turnout of around 10000 attendees at the Yelam conference, a prominent community event, underscoring the region's commitment to youth initiatives, cultural preservation, and public involvement.