Honorific titles and cultural icons of Assam signify the rich heritage and diverse traditions of the northeastern Indian state. Out of all the honorable cultural icons, one of the most respected is the legendary Assamese poet and playwright, Bhupen Hazarika, whose contribution to music/literature earned him the name “Bard of Brahmaputra.” His songs rooted in […]

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Gayan bayan is a traditional religious music and dance performance in Assam, India and is significantly associated with the Sattriya tradition of Vaishnavism. It consists of singers (gayan) and drummers (bayan), and uses instruments such as khols or cymbals, to perform devotional songs and dances. These performances are specifically located in the context of rituals

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Devadasi nritya, the dance of the Devadasi, is a sacred dance tradition in India where the Temple dancer, the Devadasi, dances to please deities. This dance tradition, especially popular in South India, comes in several forms depending on where the dance is performed, and it is steeped in the culture and traditions of temples and

Deodhani Nritya is the Shaman folk dance of Assam, India performed at Manasa Puja to pay homage to the goddess of snakes. It is a religious dance performed principally by women, although it may sometimes be done with men. The dancers are said to be “possessed” with spiritual powers of a god or goddess, essentially

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Assam, a state located in Northeast India, has a rich and varied culture and has many communities and traditions, each of which varies in dress. Most of the traditional dresses of each community reflect – and embody – the art, culture, ways of life, and livelihood of the communities. In this article we will discuss

In this article we will discuss about communities of Assam and their prominent festivals. 1. Assamese Community (General): Bihu: The most prominent festival of Assam, celebrated three times a year: Ambubachi Mela (June): The Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati celebrates Ambubachi Mela in June that pays homage to the yearly menstruation of the Goddess Kamakhya; the

Chhau Dance is a traditional martial dance genre of India characterized by spectacular costumes, energetic movement, and theatricality. This dance genre combines elements of martial arts with tribal traditions and folk theatre, and is primarily performed in Eastern India, specifically the states of Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal. Types of Chhau DanceThere are three main