Discover the Rich and Diverse Culture of Assam

Satras in Assam are spiritual, cultural, and socio-religious institutions established during the 15th–16th century Assamese Neo-Vaishnavite movement...

Sankari Music of Assam is a classical and devotional musical tradition introduced by the 15th-century saint, scholar, and reformer Srimanta Sankaradev...

A Namghar, meaning “Prayer House,” is one of the most influential cultural and spiritual institutions in Assam. Introduced by the great saint-refo...

Ankia Naat is one of the most celebrated and culturally significant theatrical traditions of Assam, created by the 15th-century saint, reformer, and c...

Deodhani Dance (also known regionally as Bdeodhani) is one of Assam’s most mystifying and spiritually charged folk dances. Rooted in Shakti worship ...

Bhortal Nritya, one of the most energetic and vibrant traditional dances of Assam, originates from the culturally rich district of Barpeta. This folk ...

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...

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...

Nagara Naam is a vibrant and deeply spiritual form of traditional devotional music practiced in Assam. It involves the collective singing of naam (dev...

Paal Naam is a deeply spiritual and traditional devotional practice in Assamese culture, particularly connected to the Sattra institutions and Namghar...

Nangol Dhuwa Pitha is a special traditional rice cake from Assam, deeply connected with agricultural life and harvest celebrations.

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 ...

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...

In Assamese No means - New & Khuwa means - to eat, and altogether it means New Things to eat. In Assam almost 80% of the population is directly or ind...

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)...

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...

The OjaPali is the most distinctive folk dance from Assam, representing the rich tradition and cultural heritage of the state. Assamese culture is enr...

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...

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 ...

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...