Culture of Assam

Bihu () is an important cultural festival unique to the Indian state of Assam and is of three types – 'Rongali' or 'Bohag Bihu' observed in April, 'Kongali' or 'Kati Bihu' observed in October or November, and 'Bhogali' or 'Magh Bihu' observed in January. The festivals present an admixture of Tibeto-Burman, Austroasiatic and Indo-Aryan traditions entwined so intricately that it is impossible to separate them—festivals which are uniquely Assamese are ones to which all communities of Assam had contributed elements. The Rongali Bihu is the most important of the three, celebrating spring festival.

indigenous folk dance from Assam, India

abugida used to write the Ahom language

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culture of Tiwa community

festival celebrated in Assam

literary society

thumb|350px|A Gamusa made from Assam silk|Pat silk with intricate designs.

annual Hindu mela held at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam

thumb|right|Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar at [[Jorhat]] thumb|Inside a Namghar during Janmashtami Namghar ( ) is a place for congregational worship associated with the entire Assamese community and the Ekasarana sect of Hinduism, in particular, that is native to Assam. Besides forming the primary structure used for worship, they also function as meeting houses for congregations, as well as theaters for dramatic performances (bhaona). The Namghar, also called the kirtanghar, is also the central structure in the Sattras (monasteries of the Ekasarana dharma) where the other buildings are positioned arou

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hindu temple in India

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thumb|A set of Xorais on display thumb|Two extra large Xorais being used by the roadside welcoming visitors to Kaziranga National Park The Xorai (), a manufactured bell metal product is one of the traditional symbols of Assam, which is considered as an article of great respect by the people of Assam. In simplistic terms it is an offering tray with a stand at the bottom which is used in felicitations also. There are Xorais with or without a cover on the top. Hajo and Sarthebari are the most important centers of traditional bell-metal and brass crafts in Assam.

Borgeets (, IAST transliteration: baragīta) are a collection of lyrical songs that are set to specific ragas but not necessarily to any tala. These songs, composed by Srimanta Sankardeva and Madhavdeva in the 15th-16th centuries, are used to begin prayer services in monasteries, e.g. Satra and Namghar associated with the Ekasarana Dharma; and they also belong to the repertoire of Music of Meghalaya outside the religious context. They are a lyrical strain that express the religious sentiments of the poets reacting to different situations, and differ from other lyrics associated with the Ekasara

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Domestication procedure for elephants

Ululudhvani (also known as Jokara, 'Uruli, Hula Huli or Hulu Huli') is a tradition in Assam, Bengal, Odisha, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, where during weddings and other festivals, women ululate. It symbolizes festivity and prosperity. It is performed heavily in the Durga Puja and Kali Puja festivities in Bengal.

300px|thumb|right|Dhopkhel is played by both indigenous Assamese men and women Dhopkhel, also transliterated dhop khel and dhoop khel (), is a traditional ball game played in the Indian state of Assam. The game is played between two teams of 11 on a 125 m × 80 m field bounded by four flags. The players take turns throwing the ball at the opponent to knock them out of the game, while seeking to catch the ball and avoid being tagged by other players. It is a test of speed, stamina, and acrobatic skills.

Coming of age ceremony for girls among communities in Assam

painting in the Indian region of Assam

ancient folk art of Assam

Music of Indian State of Assam

hindu wedding ceremony of two frogs

culture of a state in India