Assam, nestled in the northeast of India, is a land where diverse traditions, ethnicities, and customs beautifully converge to form a unique cultural identity. The term "culture" in Assam goes far beyond arts and literature—it encompasses a deep-rooted way of life, passed down through generations. From rituals and festivals to languages, values, and craftsmanship, Assamese culture reflects a harmonious blend of the old and the new.
Satras in Assam are spiritual, cultural, and socio-religious institutions established during the 15th–16th century Assamese Neo-Vaishnavite movement...
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Sankari Music of Assam is a classical and devotional musical tradition introduced by the 15th-century saint, scholar, and reformer Srimanta Sankaradev...
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A Namghar, meaning “Prayer House,” is one of the most influential cultural and spiritual institutions in Assam. Introduced by the great saint-refo...
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Ankia Naat is one of the most celebrated and culturally significant theatrical traditions of Assam, created by the 15th-century saint, reformer, and c...
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Deodhani Dance (also known regionally as Bdeodhani) is one of Assam’s most mystifying and spiritually charged folk dances. Rooted in Shakti worship ...
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Bhortal Nritya, one of the most energetic and vibrant traditional dances of Assam, originates from the culturally rich district of Barpeta. This folk ...
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Rati Bihu literally translates to Night Bihu is one of the most unique and lesser-known festivals of Assam, celebrated exclusively by the Moran commun...
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Sri Krishna Rakh Leela is a beautiful devotional and cultural tradition in Assam that celebrates the divine acts (Leela) of Lord Krishna. In this sacr...
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Nagara Naam is a vibrant and deeply spiritual form of traditional devotional music practiced in Assam. It involves the collective singing of naam (dev...
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Nangol Dhuwa Pitha is a special traditional rice cake from Assam, deeply connected with agricultural life and harvest celebrations.
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Frog weddings which is called as Bhekuli Biya in Assamese (Bhekuli means Frog and Biya means Marriage in Assamese) is a mythical marriage between two ...
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Assamese peoples marked two marriages of their daughters. The first marriage is known as Toloni Biya or Tuloni Biya or Nua-tuloni-biya or Small Weddin...
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Jolpan is a mini meal in Assam.It generally contains of some forms of rice like roasted and ground rice (xandoh), flattened(chira), puffed rice (muri)...
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Jhumur dance is a traditional dance of tea tribe communities of Assam. The dance is usually performed during Autumn season in assam. This dance is als...
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The OjaPali is the most distinctive folk dance from Assam, representing the rich tradition and cultural heritage of the state. Assamese culture is enr...
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Wedding is an union of two souls which is made by God. An Assamese marriage is the wedding ceremony which takes place in the state of Assam or between...
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Me-Dam-Me-Phi is one of the most revered spiritual festivals celebrated by the Tai-Ahom community of Assam. Observed every year on 31st January, this ...
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It is a beautiful classic dance of Assam called Sattriya . It is celebrated during winter in many places of north east. It is one among eight principa...
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