Itanagar, Mar 7: Lt Gen Abhijit S Pendharkar, General Officer Commanding Spear Corps, along with all ranks, extended warm greetings and best wishes to the Adi community and the people of Arunachal Pradesh on the auspicious occasion of the Unying Aaran Gidi festival.

In a message released by the corps, Lt Gen Pendharkar wished that the festival brings peace, happiness, and prosperity to all members of the community. He emphasized the significance of Unying Aaran Gidi in celebrating the rich cultural heritage, traditions, and values of the Adi people.
The Spear Corps, deployed in the region, acknowledged the festival as an important occasion to strengthen bonds with local communities and promote goodwill. Such gestures reflect the corps’ commitment to community engagement, cultural respect, and fostering harmony in Arunachal Pradesh.
The Adi community, indigenous to the region, celebrates Unying Aaran Gidi as a mark of thanksgiving and unity, reinforcing social cohesion and the preservation of their unique cultural identity. Lt Gen Pendharkar’s greetings highlighted the shared vision of peaceful coexistence and cultural celebration across the northeastern states.
The message was well-received by the local populace, with many appreciating the army’s efforts to recognize and honor indigenous festivals, thereby deepening mutual respect and trust between the armed forces and the communities they serve.