Harvest Festival · Meghalaya
Shad Nongkrem
Smit, East Khasi Hills, Smit
Photo of the area: Ribakmen, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
A five-day Khasi harvest thanksgiving at Smit, near Shillong.
Shad Nongkrem is held in Smit, seat of the Khyrim Syiemship, in October or November, with ritual offerings and dances in traditional dress.
Planning a visit
- When: October–November. The next dates have not been announced yet.
- Where: Smit, East Khasi Hills, Smit, Meghalaya.
- Book stays early if your dates fall on the main days: towns fill up around popular fairs and festivals.
Sources
Last checked 27 October 2026. Dates and arrangements are set by the organisers and can change.
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