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The Role of the Nyibu in Galo Marriage Ceremonies: A Study of Ritual, Tradition, and Social Significance.

Author(s) Mojee Karlo, Nikam Mangfi
Country India
Abstract The Galo people of Arunachal Pradesh maintain a rich tradition of marriage ceremonies in which the Nyibu (priest) plays an indispensable role. Two forms of marriage are practiced: the Nyame Laayap, a simpler obligatory rite that formally unites a couple, and the Toguu Panam, an elaborate celebration spanning an entire calendar year. The Nyibu serves not merely as a ceremonial officiant but as a spiritual intermediary between the human and spirit worlds, guiding families through complex sequences of divination, sacrifice, and ritual. From selecting the right priest through divination to invoking ancestral blessings at each stage, every step of the marriage process is sanctioned by the spirits through the Nyibu. Based on ethnographic fieldwork and interviews with priests and village elders across West and East Siang districts, this study documents the rituals, material requirements, priestly attire, and fee structures associated with these ceremonies. The research demonstrates that Galo marriage traditions are not merely social events but deeply spiritual processes that reinforce community bonds, ancestral veneration, and cultural identity. While Galo society continues to evolve, the values and customs embedded in these ceremonies remain profoundly relevant today.
Keywords Galo, Nyibu, Toguu Panam, Nyame Laayap, marriage ceremony, ritual, Arunachal Pradesh, indigenous religion, priest, divination
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Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-09
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.71162
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