Tikhir Naga

The Tikhirs are a Naga ethnic group inhabiting the Northeast Indian state of Nagaland.

According to the 2011 census, the population of the Tikhir people in Nagaland was 7,537.

They are recognised as a Scheduled Tribe (STs) by India.

[3] They celebrate "TSONGLAKNYI" festival, which is observed from 9–12 October every year.

It also means sanctification of the weapons along with their wealth and valuable assets, as well as the purification of the men folk before going out for head hunting (earlier days).