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The study of this subject attempts to make out how ritualistic life exists among the Nocte tribe. An effort is made to examine the subject with the application of empirical study and method. The study is on historical analysis. Valuable data is gathered through field studies and interaction with the people of the community. Secondary sources are also referred to further authenticate the research work. The Noctes are one of the ethnic groups of the Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh, inhabited in the easternmost part of India. They are the worshipper of animism. The institution of the indigenous belief system of the tribe is not organized as such like a permanent place for worship, idol of god so on and so forth. They personified all the natural forces as gods or spirits. They believed in the existence of both malevolent and benevolent spirits. Rituals are an integral part of their belief system. Priest acted as an intermediate between the gods and the people. They appease these spirits through performing various rituals as recommended by the village priest.