The event, organised by the Central Donyi Polo Yelam Kebang (CDPYK), brought together members of the Adi community and other Tani tribes to mark their traditional religious practices.

Donyi-Polo Day is observed across regions inhabited by the Tani tribes of Arunachal Pradesh and parts of Assam inhabited by the Mising tribe.

The celebration involves the worship of Donyi (Sun) and Polo (Moon), central symbols in the community's animistic belief system. The event serves as both a religious observance and a reminder of the faith's formal recognition.

The programme began with prayers and the arrival of delegates. Traditional rituals, communal activities, and cultural performances were conducted, with elders performing ceremonies centred on the sun and moon, while younger members participated in dances and songs.

During the ceremony, eight senior members who regularly attend Gangging activities and twelve youths involved in Dapong (home-to-home prayers) were felicitated for their contributions to the faith.

A kitchen attached to Engo-Takar Dere was inaugurated by local MLA Tapi Darang.

Tajom Tasung, president of the CDPYK, provided details on the historical and cultural significance of the day. He noted that Donyi-Poloism was formally organised as a religion in 1986 through the efforts of the late Talom Rukbo, who united the Adi and Tani communities under a shared religious identity.

A statue of Talom Rukbo, erected at Central Donyi Polo Gangging, commemorates his contributions.

Tasung added that the formalisation of Donyi-Poloism strengthened community cohesion and cultural identity among the Adi and Tani tribes.

He described Donyi-Polo Day as an occasion for worship, reflection, and recognition of the natural forces that sustain life.

The celebration reflected the community's ongoing commitment to their traditions and cultural heritage.

Observance of Donyi-Polo Day reinforces the identity of the Adi community and other Tani tribes, demonstrating the continued role of faith in preserving cultural practices.