27/09/2025
Tale of Nadikkeng
The name Nadikeng comes from two words: Na, meaning "Fish", and Dikkeng, meaning "The refuge or Shelter". Together, Nadikkeng means "The refuge that keeps fish alive.”".
Long ago, during a time of severe drought and famine across the Garo Hills, water bodies began to dry up one by one. Even Warisik—one of the deepest and largest pools along the Simsang River—could not withstand the harshness of the season. The drought was so intense that Warisik was drained to such an extent that even a cooking pan (karai) could float without sinking.
Desperate to survive, the fish from Warisik began to migrate in search of refuge. Fortunately, there existed a natural passage connecting Warisik to another pool—Nadikkeng. Unlike other pools, Nadikkeng retained its depth and coolness, and it remained untouched by the drought.
Through this hidden waterway, the fish made their way to Nadikeng, where they found safety, shelter, and life. Since then, Nadikkeng has been remembered as a sacred sanctuary—a place where fish are protected and preserved, even in the harshest times.
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