-Oishee Bose Sources, memory and the problem of visibility In many conventional accounts of Indian history, Lachit Borphukan’s narrative lies on the margins not because of his lack of merit and accomplishment but due to how Indian historiography developed. Lying apart from the Indo-Gangetic political centre that dominated Mughal records and subsequent colonial historical writing, […]Read More
-Anushka Sengupta The Ambubachi Mela is one of India’s most sacred and unique religious festivals held at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam. Observed during the monsoon solstice in June, it commemorates the menstruation of Goddess Kamakhya, representing the fertility and regenerative power of the Earth. While most festivals honor divine purity, Ambubachi unabashedly worships […]Read More
Jhumar, also known as Jhumair, is an age-old Indian folk dance form deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of states like Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Bihar, and West Bengal. This dance is an embodiment of the spirit of celebration, unity, and connection with nature. Originating among the Indo-Aryan ethnic groups of Chotanagpur, particularly the Sadan […]Read More
The Bihu dance, a vibrant and energetic folk dance from Assam, India, stands as a significant cultural emblem representing the Assamese community’s traditions and celebrations. Rooted deeply in the essence of the Bihu festival, this dance form encapsulates the joy, vigor, and spirit of Assamese culture. Its origins can be traced to ancient fertility rites, […]Read More
Located in the Morigaon district of Assam, a northeastern Indian state, is Mayong—heralded for having an air of mystery. This village is popularly known as “The Land of Black Magic.” This small village has been canonized as a hallmark in Indian folklore for its deep-seated association with witchcraft, occult practices, and mystical traditions. Beyond its […]Read More
Kali Puja, also called Shyama Puja is considered to be one of the largest festivals to worship the goddess Kali, whom people in the Hindu faith revere as an embodiment of ferocity. It mostly takes place in the eastern region, such as in West Bengal, Assam, Tripura and Odisha, almost coinciding with the Diwali celebrations […]Read More
Within Shaktism, a denomination within Hinduism where the godhead is believed to be a goddess, Kali or Kalika is considered to be one of the major Hindu goddess. She is worshipped in Nepal and across South Asia. Kali also referred to as Kali Mata or the black mother is said to be tantric and non-Vedic […]Read More
Santal, a group of indigenous people who live in parts of India, especially in places like Jharkhand and West Bengal. However, along with these two states, they are also found in other states like Odisha, Bihar, Assam and Tripura. This community is so vastly spread out that, they are found in Bangladesh and Nepal too. […]Read More
Assam is famed for its tea gardens, cultural history, and wild silk manufacturing. The word “Muga” is derived from the Assamese language because of this wealthy amber colour, representing the colour of the cocoon of the silkworm. Muga silk is also called golden silk from Assam. The word Muga approaches yellowish in Assamese. These sarees […]Read More