What is the traditional Assamese silk fabric known as? [#2127]

Muga silk is a unique and highly prized silk fabric native to Assam. It is known for its golden color and durability. The traditional silk fabric of Assam is known as Assam silk, which refers to three main types of wild silk: Muga, Paat, Eri.

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Muga silk is a unique and highly prized silk fabric native to Assam. It is known for its golden color and durability. The traditional silk fabric of Assam is known as Assam silk, which refers to three main types of wild silk: Muga, Paat, Eri.

Umananda Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is situated on a small island in the Brahmaputra River near Guwahati. It is a significant pilgrimage site and offers breathtaking views of the river.

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Umananda Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is situated on a small island in the Brahmaputra River near Guwahati. It is a significant pilgrimage site and offers breathtaking views of the river.

According to the 2011 Census data, the Kamrup Metropolitan district has the highest percentage of urban population in Assam.

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According to the 2011 Census data, the Kamrup Metropolitan district has the highest percentage of urban population in Assam.

Ahom

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Ahom

The real name of crime thriller writer Ranju Hazarika is Kumud Chandra Hazarika. He is a prolific Assamese writer known for his suspenseful and thrilling novels.

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The real name of crime thriller writer Ranju Hazarika is Kumud Chandra Hazarika. He is a prolific Assamese writer known for his suspenseful and thrilling novels.

Rajeswar Singha

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Rajeswar Singha

Ankia Nat is a traditional form of one-act play from Assam, India, developed by the saint-scholar Srimanta Sankaradeva. These plays are primarily religious, depicting episodes from Hindu scriptures, particularly the life of Krishna. They are performed in Brajavali, a unique literary language, and feature a Sutradhara (narrator) who guides the story. Ankia Nats incorporate elements of music, dance (often Sattriya), and elaborate costumes and masks. They played a crucial role in disseminating Neo-Vaishnavite teachings and remain an important part of Assamese cultural heritage.

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Ankia Nat is a traditional form of one-act play from Assam, India, developed by the saint-scholar Srimanta Sankaradeva. These plays are primarily religious, depicting episodes from Hindu scriptures, particularly the life of Krishna. They are performed in Brajavali, a unique literary language, and feature a Sutradhara (narrator) who guides the story. Ankia Nats incorporate elements of music, dance (often Sattriya), and elaborate costumes and masks. They played a crucial role in disseminating Neo-Vaishnavite teachings and remain an important part of Assamese cultural heritage.

Nabakanta Barua was a prominent Assamese novelist and poet. He used the pen name "Ekhud Kakaideu: Sima Dutta" in his literary works, with "Sima Dutta" being used for his early poems.

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Nabakanta Barua was a prominent Assamese novelist and poet. He used the pen name "Ekhud Kakaideu: Sima Dutta" in his literary works, with "Sima Dutta" being used for his early poems.

Arunachal Pradesh

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Arunachal Pradesh

During his visit to Assam in 1921, Mahatma Gandhi stayed at various locations, including the residence of Tarun Ram Phukan, a prominent freedom fighter, in Guwahati.

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During his visit to Assam in 1921, Mahatma Gandhi stayed at various locations, including the residence of Tarun Ram Phukan, a prominent freedom fighter, in Guwahati.

Digboi

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Digboi