Discover the Rich and Diverse Culture of Assam

Assam, nestled in the northeast of India, is a land where diverse traditions, ethnicities, and customs beautifully converge to form a unique cultural identity. The term "culture" in Assam goes far beyond arts and literature—it encompasses a deep-rooted way of life, passed down through generations. From rituals and festivals to languages, values, and craftsmanship, Assamese culture reflects a harmonious blend of the old and the new.

Assam is often called the meeting point of various cultural streams. Over centuries, the state has welcomed and absorbed influences from Mongoloid, Indo-Burmese, Indo-Iranian, and Aryan races. This mix of heritage has evolved into the rich, inclusive culture known today as Asomiya culture. The people of Assam, known as "Asomiya", share not only a language but also a vibrant cultural spirit that unites the state’s many communities.

To understand Assam is to understand the cultural unity in diversity. Each community contributes a unique essence, making Assamese culture one of the most colorful, artistic, and deeply rooted in India.

Preserving and Promoting Assam’s Intangible Cultural Heritage

Ojapali Dance

Ojapali Dance
The OjaPali is the most distinctive folk dance from Assam, representing the rich tradition and cultural heritage of the state. Assamese culture is enriched by the elements of ethnic culture of various tribes and castes, ...
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Assamese Wedding Celebrations Or Assames...

Assamese Wedding Celebrations Or Assamese Marriage Or Assamese Biya
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 Assamese people. Assamese wedding is based on Vedic traditions and ri...
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Me-dam-me-phi Or Me-dum-me-phi

Me-dam-me-phi Or Me-dum-me-phi
Every year at a particular time, families propitiate the dam and the phi of the dead at home, and by the king at Charaideo. This is an inalienable part of the ancestor worship of the Ahom and is called Me-Dam Me-Phi (wor...
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Sattriya Nritya - Beautiful Classic Danc...

Sattriya Nritya - Beautiful Classic Dance Of Assam
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 principal classical Indian dance traditions. Whereas some of the other traditi...
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Bhaona - Traditional Form Of Assamese En...

Bhaona - Traditional Form Of Assamese Entertainment
Bhaona is a traditional form of entertainment, always with religious messages, prevalent is Assam, India. The history of Assamese drama begins with the plays of Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankardeva (1449-1568) written in the ...
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Chaklang - Traditional Ahom Marriage

Chaklang - Traditional Ahom Marriage
The Assamese culture is full of varieties. Various communities and their traditions have made this place a garden with a mixture of colorful flowers. So, there is no end to the rituals and customs in the social festivals...
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Japi Or Headgear

Japi Or Headgear
Japi or Headgear wich is used to originally protective headgear woven out of bamboo and palm leaves worn by farmers as protection against sun and rain. Mostly farmers and cowherds use Japi in ancient days as used both as...
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Gamocha

Gamocha
Gamocha (Gamocha/ Gamusa) which is a symbol of Assamese culture is equivalent to towel by meaning 'Ga' means 'body' and 'mosa' means 'wipe' (literally meaning a towel but multi-functional in practice, an item held in hi...
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