At which place did Sankaradeva establish the first Naamghar? [#1425]

Sankaradeva, the renowned Vaishnava saint, established the first Naamghar at Bordowa in Nagaon district, Assam.

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Sankaradeva, the renowned Vaishnava saint, established the first Naamghar at Bordowa in Nagaon district, Assam.

The Burmese army entered Assam in January 1817 through Patkai pass, led by General Bhamo and Badan Chandra Borphukan. The first battle was fought on March 27, 1817 at Ghiradari, where the Assamese army was outnumbered and surrendered within a week.

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The Burmese army entered Assam in January 1817 through Patkai pass, led by General Bhamo and Badan Chandra Borphukan. The first battle was fought on March 27, 1817 at Ghiradari, where the Assamese army was outnumbered and surrendered within a week.

Bishnu Ram Medhi

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Bishnu Ram Medhi

While various traditional theatrical forms existed in Assam, the Yatra Party is considered the most direct precursor to mobile theatre. Yatra parties were traveling troupes that performed plays, often based on mythological or historical themes, for audiences in different locations. This tradition of traveling performance troupes laid the groundwork for the development of mobile theatre, which adopted and modernized this concept. While Ankia Nat and Bhaona contributed to Assamese theatrical traditions, they weren't traveling troupes in the same way as the Yatra and thus not the direct predecessor of mobile theatre's format.

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While various traditional theatrical forms existed in Assam, the Yatra Party is considered the most direct precursor to mobile theatre. Yatra parties were traveling troupes that performed plays, often based on mythological or historical themes, for audiences in different locations. This tradition of traveling performance troupes laid the groundwork for the development of mobile theatre, which adopted and modernized this concept. While Ankia Nat and Bhaona contributed to Assamese theatrical traditions, they weren't traveling troupes in the same way as the Yatra and thus not the direct predecessor of mobile theatre's format.

Since 1996, December 2 has been celebrated in Assam as the Sukaphaa Divas, or Asom Divas (Assam Day), to commemorate the advent of the first king of the Ahom kingdom in Assam after his journey over the Patkai Hills.

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Since 1996, December 2 has been celebrated in Assam as the Sukaphaa Divas, or Asom Divas (Assam Day), to commemorate the advent of the first king of the Ahom kingdom in Assam after his journey over the Patkai Hills.

Kamalakanta Bhattacharya, a prominent Assamese essayist and poet, is popularly known as 'Agnikobi' (Fire Poet) for his fiery nationalism, strong social and political views, and passionate advocacy for Assamese language and culture.

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Kamalakanta Bhattacharya, a prominent Assamese essayist and poet, is popularly known as 'Agnikobi' (Fire Poet) for his fiery nationalism, strong social and political views, and passionate advocacy for Assamese language and culture.

The Himalayan Mountains form the northern border of Assam, separating it from Bhutan and Tibet. The easternmost part of the Himalayas, known as the Assam Himalayas, runs through the state.

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The Himalayan Mountains form the northern border of Assam, separating it from Bhutan and Tibet. The easternmost part of the Himalayas, known as the Assam Himalayas, runs through the state.

The traditional Assamese wedding attire for women is the Mekhela Chador. It's a two-piece garment: the Mekhela is a long, cylindrical cloth draped around the waist, and the Chador is a longer cloth draped over the shoulder. Traditionally made of silk (often Muga silk) and adorned with intricate embroidery, the Mekhela Chador is considered elegant and culturally significant. While modern brides may choose other outfits, the Mekhela Chador remains a cherished part of Assamese wedding traditions.

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The traditional Assamese wedding attire for women is the Mekhela Chador. It's a two-piece garment: the Mekhela is a long, cylindrical cloth draped around the waist, and the Chador is a longer cloth draped over the shoulder. Traditionally made of silk (often Muga silk) and adorned with intricate embroidery, the Mekhela Chador is considered elegant and culturally significant. While modern brides may choose other outfits, the Mekhela Chador remains a cherished part of Assamese wedding traditions.

While Assam is generally known for its heavy rainfall, the Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts, located in the central part of the state, receive significantly less rainfall compared to other regions.

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While Assam is generally known for its heavy rainfall, the Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts, located in the central part of the state, receive significantly less rainfall compared to other regions.

Radha Govinda Baruah is referred to as the "Singhapurush" (Lion Man) in Assamese literature. He was a prominent Assamese journalist, publisher, and social reformer, known for founding The Assam Tribune, one of the leading newspapers in Northeast India.

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Radha Govinda Baruah is referred to as the "Singhapurush" (Lion Man) in Assamese literature. He was a prominent Assamese journalist, publisher, and social reformer, known for founding The Assam Tribune, one of the leading newspapers in Northeast India.

Bhabendra Nath Saikia is a prominent Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1976 for his collection of short stories, "Srinkhal".

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Bhabendra Nath Saikia is a prominent Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1976 for his collection of short stories, "Srinkhal".