This is one of the popular festivals of the region of Jaintia hills. Based on the socio-economic life of the Jaintias and prayers for the property and good health of the people, this festival is celebrated at Jowai, the district headquarters. Jowai is at an altitude of 1220 meters above sea level and is 64 kms away from Shillong. The festival celebrated to invoke the blessings of the Gods for a bountiful harvest and keep people off diseases and plaque. The main highlight of Behdienkhlam are the making of the "Dein Khlam", "Symlend" and "Khnong", which are rounded, polished and tall trunks of trees. Another festival that can be mentioned which is also celebrated at Jaintia hills is the Sowing Ritual Ceremony.
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