Behdienkhlam Festival: A Monsoon Celebration of Faith, Healing & Harvest In Meghalaya
One of Meghalaya’s oldest tribal festivals, Behdienkhlam celebrates faith, healing, and harvest. Held during monsoon in Jowai, it involves the beating of symbolic structures, traditional dances, and the immersion of Rots in the sacred Aitnar Pool. The festival unites communities in prayer for protection from disease and hopes for a good agricultural season.