Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan visits Nyedar Namlo in Itanagar; highlights need to preserve indigenous faith, culture and knowledge systems

India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today visited Nyedar Namlo in Itanagar, a sacred place of worship and community hub associated with the indigenous Donyi-Polo faith of the Nyishi community and other indigenous groups of Arunachal Pradesh.

The Vice-President offered prayers at the prayer hall and was briefed on the Nyishi indigenous faith, beliefs and prayer systems, the Yerko indigenous Gurukul system, preservation of traditional knowledge and medicinal practices, and efforts to promote the mother tongue.

Addressing a community gathering, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan said he felt blessed to visit Nyedar Namlo during his first visit to Arunachal Pradesh. He said he was hon...