When was the Foxtail Orchid (Kopou Phul) adopted as the state flower of Assam? [#1337]

The Foxtail Orchid (Kopou Phul) was adopted as the state flower of Assam on 4th April 2003, recognizing its unique beauty and cultural significance in the state. The pinkish-white flower blooms in April and resembles a fox's tail. It's an integral part of Assamese culture, and is often worn by Bihu dancers and used in wedding ceremonies. The flower is considered a symbol of love, fertility, and merriment.

---

The Foxtail Orchid (Kopou Phul) was adopted as the state flower of Assam on 4th April 2003, recognizing its unique beauty and cultural significance in the state. The pinkish-white flower blooms in April and resembles a fox's tail. It's an integral part of Assamese culture, and is often worn by Bihu dancers and used in wedding ceremonies. The flower is considered a symbol of love, fertility, and merriment.

1881 dibrugarh to mirgherita

---

1881 dibrugarh to mirgherita

The Barak Valley comprises three districts: Cachar, Karimganj, and Hailakandi.

---

The Barak Valley comprises three districts: Cachar, Karimganj, and Hailakandi.

Doyni-Polo is the primary religion of the Adi people, a major tribal group of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Doyi-Polo translates to 'Mother Sun' and 'Father Moon' and is a form of animism, where the sun and moon are revered as the supreme deities. It involves a complex system of rituals, beliefs, and a rich oral tradition. While other tribes in Arunachal Pradesh might have similar animistic beliefs, Doyi-Polo is specifically associated and central to the Adi. Tani-speaking peoples (Lhoba, Tagin, Galo, Nyishi, Nah, Apatani, Mishing, Adi) share a myth telling of their descendance from the progenitor Abotani.

---

Doyni-Polo is the primary religion of the Adi people, a major tribal group of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Doyi-Polo translates to 'Mother Sun' and 'Father Moon' and is a form of animism, where the sun and moon are revered as the supreme deities. It involves a complex system of rituals, beliefs, and a rich oral tradition. While other tribes in Arunachal Pradesh might have similar animistic beliefs, Doyi-Polo is specifically associated and central to the Adi. Tani-speaking peoples (Lhoba, Tagin, Galo, Nyishi, Nah, Apatani, Mishing, Adi) share a myth telling of their descendance from the progenitor Abotani.

2007

---

2007

Majuli Island, located in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India, is recognized as the world's largest river island. It's not only a geographical marvel but also a significant cultural hub, known for its numerous Satras (monasteries) and its rich Neo-Vaishnavite heritage. The island's unique ecosystem supports diverse flora and fauna, making it a biodiversity hotspot. However, Majuli faces a serious threat from erosion due to the dynamic nature of the Brahmaputra River.

---

Majuli Island, located in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India, is recognized as the world's largest river island. It's not only a geographical marvel but also a significant cultural hub, known for its numerous Satras (monasteries) and its rich Neo-Vaishnavite heritage. The island's unique ecosystem supports diverse flora and fauna, making it a biodiversity hotspot. However, Majuli faces a serious threat from erosion due to the dynamic nature of the Brahmaputra River.

According to available information, significant bank erosion in Majuli, Assam, began after the major earthquake of 1950. This earthquake caused substantial changes in the Brahmaputra riverbed, leading to increased erosion of the island's banks.

---

According to available information, significant bank erosion in Majuli, Assam, began after the major earthquake of 1950. This earthquake caused substantial changes in the Brahmaputra riverbed, leading to increased erosion of the island's banks.

Bhairabkunda is a tri-junction where the borders of Bhutan, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh. Bhairabkunda is also the meeting point of the Jia Dhansiri, Bhairabi, and Dafam rivers. The meeting point of the rivers resembles a "Kunda", a sacred worship place of Lord Shiva, which is how Bhairab Kunda got its name.

---

Bhairabkunda is a tri-junction where the borders of Bhutan, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh. Bhairabkunda is also the meeting point of the Jia Dhansiri, Bhairabi, and Dafam rivers. The meeting point of the rivers resembles a "Kunda", a sacred worship place of Lord Shiva, which is how Bhairab Kunda got its name.

The Makum Coalfield, located in the Tinsukia district of Assam, is the oldest coal field in the state. Coal mining activities in this region have a long history, dating back to the 19th century.

---

The Makum Coalfield, located in the Tinsukia district of Assam, is the oldest coal field in the state. Coal mining activities in this region have a long history, dating back to the 19th century.

Bakhtiar Khilji's invasion of Assam took place in 1206 CE. This invasion, though initially successful in some areas, ultimately ended in failure for Khilji and his forces. He was defeated and forced to retreat.

---

Bakhtiar Khilji's invasion of Assam took place in 1206 CE. This invasion, though initially successful in some areas, ultimately ended in failure for Khilji and his forces. He was defeated and forced to retreat.

The terracotta industry in Assam is primarily located in the Asharikandi craft village, which is under the Devitola Development Block of Dhubri district. This small cluster is home to around 80 families engaged in creating a variety of terracotta and pottery items.

---

The terracotta industry in Assam is primarily located in the Asharikandi craft village, which is under the Devitola Development Block of Dhubri district. This small cluster is home to around 80 families engaged in creating a variety of terracotta and pottery items.