TIKHIR Tsonglaknyi Festival. Observed at kiusam town. Celebrated on 9th to 12th of oct. every year.

Sanctiification of War Equipments.

On the fourth day of early morning all the men folk gathers their respective weapons at the morung, particularly war shields, spears, daos, bow & arrows. They line them in a row to be sanctified by the Village elder (oldest worrior man).
For this sanctification, the best and largest cock is brought, taken from a well to do family (in all aspects). The oldest worrior man kills It observing and studying the signs as it dies. If the cock dies with its left leg place over the right leg or the left leg making the last move, it is taken as a negative sign. On the other hand, if the right leg covers the left or the right leg makes the last move it is taken as a positive sign. When it shows a positive sign, he tells to the villagers to give their best with a prospect that they will be victorious and prosperous throughout the coming year.
Then comes the sanctification of the weapons. The cock blood n heart, lever are taken out an mix it with rice bear and ginger. The elderly man chants and throws these on the weapons, which are lined up before him. If any of the pieces get stuck on any of the weapons (particular part), it is taken that the very owner will bring rival head or hunt an animal before long.

All the ritualistic at the morung being completed, the elderly man gives out a victory call which Is answered by the victory shout of the men folk. This victory shout signifies (the successful achievement throughout the year as well as) their preparedness for the coming year.
All the men folk then disperse to their respective home kill a cock and sanctify their wealth and valuable assets by sprinkling the blood along with the internal organs. The flesh is cooked and ate along with their friends. The females are restricted to eat this particular chicken. For them special meat is arranged which they eat after the men has completed the chicken.