Mizoram, the southernmost state in the north-eastern territory of India is nothing short of an idyllic retreat. The pleasant climate and beautiful panoramas make it look like a place cut out from some fairytale book. The people are simple and though the culture seems quite different on the outset, it has similarities with other cultures of India. The majority of the people in Mizoram practice Christianity, while other important religions include Buddhism and Hinduism. Agriculture remains the major occupation of the locals in this hilly terrain, with a number of festivals dedicated to agriculture. Read on to know the similarities and differences between Thalfavang Kut, Mizoram’s harvest festival and other harvest festivals celebrated in different parts of the country.
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