“Superstitions in the works of Mamang Dai”

Tribal people believe in superstitions. This paper focuses on superstitious elements in the fictional works of Mamang Dai. Superstitious belief forms a major part of the Adi culture. The researcher has applied cultural studies theory in the following paper. The study of superstition is based on the semiotic study. Correlating sign with the ritual attached. Adi people have a profound faith in natural healing techniques. They share a close relationship with the environment. In fictional works of Mamang Dai, Adi people are often shown practicing traditional healing practices and belief which involve superstition. As the author says in ‘The Legends of Pensam’, “the Adis practice an animistic faith that is woven around forest ecology and co-existence with the natural world.” Superstition and their faith in natural healing are a major part of the Northeastern culture.