Assam GK Topic

What Is 101 Xaak Or Haak Axxo Ek Bidh Xaak (hundred And One In Assam? Significance In Goru Bihu And List Of Assamese Leafy Greens

In Assam, 101 Xaak or Haak refers to a rich variety of green leafy vegetables that Assamese people traditionally consume, especially during the auspicious festival of Goru Bihu — the cattle festival celebrated in mid-April. This collection symbolizes the diversity and abundance of nature’s bounty in Assam and plays a vital role in the local diet and culture.
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What is 101 Xaak or Haak?

"101 Xaak" literally means "101 types of greens." While the exact number may vary, the phrase represents the vast assortment of wild and cultivated leafy vegetables that Assamese people gather from fields, forests, and home gardens. These greens are nutrient-rich, offering a healthy balance of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

A list of 101 xaak or haak herbs with their vernacular names is given below:

  1.     Piyaz(Alium cepa)

  2.     Nohoru(Allium sativum)

  3.     Sal kuwori(Aloe vera)

  4.     Tora(Alpinia nigira)

  5.     Mati kaduri(Alternanthera sessilis)

  6.     Pani khutura(A.philoxeroides)

  7.     Hati khutura(Amaranthus spinosus)

  8.     Khutura(A. viridis)

  9.     Kalmegh(Andrographis heterophyllus)

  10. Kothal(Bacopa monnieri)

  11.      Moha neem(Bambusa balcooa)

  12. Brahmi(Basella alba)

  13. Bholuka baah(benincasa hispida)

  14. Puroi sak(Boerhavia diffusa)

  15. Kumura(B.juncea)

  16. Panarnawa(Brassica nigra)

  17. Lai sak(Calamus erectus)

  18. Soriyah(Centella asiatica)

  19. bet gaz(Chenopodium album)

  20. Bor manimuni(Chrysanthemum coronarium)

  21. Bali bhotora(Cinnamomum bejolghota)

  22. jil mil(C.tamala)

  23. babori(Clerodendrum colebrookianum)

  24. pati hunda(C.serratum)

  25. Tez paat(C.viscosum)

  26. Nephaphu(Colocasia esculenta)

  27. Nangal bhanga(Commelina benghalensis)

  28. Dhopat tita(Corchorus capsularis)

  29. kochu

  30. kona himolu

  31. Tita morma

  32. Mahudi

  33. Ronga lau

  34. Halodhi

  35. Surat gas

  36. Ou tenga

  37. Dhekia

  38. Lai jabori

  39. Goru khis

  40. Keha raj

  41. Heloshi

  42. Man dhoniya

  43. Gakhiroti

  44. Sutiya lofa

  45. Makhioti

  46. Mahi thekera

  47. Khujithekera

  48. Bor thekera

  49. Bon jaluk

  50. Tenga mora

  51. Moshundari

  52. Horu mani muni

  53. Kolmou saak

  54. Dupor tenga

  55. Jati lau

  56. seng mora

  57. jetuka

  58. durun

  59. kasi doriya

  60. digh loti

  61. jika

  62. bhol

  63. kopou dhekia

  64. phutkola

  65. beli poka

  66. podina

  67. tita kerela

  68. bhat kerela

  69. haru meteka

  70. Anshu gas

  71. sojina

  72. nuni

  73. Norosingha

  74. Kol gas

  75. sukloti

  76. podum

  77. sewali

  78. bhet phul

  79. bon tulsi

  80. horu tengeshi

  81. Bor tengesi

  82. bhedai lota

  83. tita phul

  84. amlokhi

  85. pipolee

  86. arni pan

  87. singa paat

  88. hukloti

  89. bon jaluk

  90. modhu huleng

  91. hanh thengia

  92. malbhug khutura

  93. thereju tenga

  94. modhuri

  95. jetuli poka

  96. meshangi

  97. til

  98. tikoni barua

  99. tita bhekuri

  100. bengana

  101. tez moi