Abotani

Abotani or Abu Tani is considered the progenitor of the Tani tribes of the state of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam in India. Abotani are located in Tibet and Arunachal Pradesh. In China, Abotani tribes are recognized as part of Lhoba ethnic group. The Apatani, Mising, Adi, Galos, Tagin and Nyishi are the subtribes of Abotanis. They follow the Donyi-Polo religion and credit Abotani with the technique of rice cultivation.