In terms of area, where does Assam rank among the northeastern states? [#2150]

Assam is the second-largest state in northeastern India by area, covering approximately 78,438 square kilometers. Only Arunachal Pradesh is larger.

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Assam is the second-largest state in northeastern India by area, covering approximately 78,438 square kilometers. Only Arunachal Pradesh is larger.

Kushan gaan is a traditional folk theatre form primarily found and performed in the Goalpara district of Assam, India. This unique form of theatre combines music, dance, and acting, often drawing its themes and stories from the epic Ramayana. It is performed by semi-professional troupes and plays a significant role in the cultural identity and heritage of the Goalpara region.

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Kushan gaan is a traditional folk theatre form primarily found and performed in the Goalpara district of Assam, India. This unique form of theatre combines music, dance, and acting, often drawing its themes and stories from the epic Ramayana. It is performed by semi-professional troupes and plays a significant role in the cultural identity and heritage of the Goalpara region.

The Charyapadas, a collection of mystic poems, are believed to have been composed between the 8th and 12th centuries CE. This period aligns with the Pala dynasty's rule in Bengal and Assam and the flourishing of Tantric Buddhism. They are considered early examples of Eastern Indo-Aryan languages, ancestral to Assamese and Bengali, and offer valuable insights into the social, cultural, and religious landscape of the time.

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The Charyapadas, a collection of mystic poems, are believed to have been composed between the 8th and 12th centuries CE. This period aligns with the Pala dynasty's rule in Bengal and Assam and the flourishing of Tantric Buddhism. They are considered early examples of Eastern Indo-Aryan languages, ancestral to Assamese and Bengali, and offer valuable insights into the social, cultural, and religious landscape of the time.

Lakshminath Bezbarua (1864–1938) was the first editor of the Assamese magazine Bahi in 1909. The magazine was published in Calcutta until 1932 and was a leading journal for Assamese literature in the first half of the 20th century. In 1909, the magazine published O Mur Apunar Desh, the traditional song of Assam, written by Bezbarua and set to music by Kamala Prasad Agarwala. The song was later adopted as Assam's state song in 1927.

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Lakshminath Bezbarua (1864–1938) was the first editor of the Assamese magazine Bahi in 1909. The magazine was published in Calcutta until 1932 and was a leading journal for Assamese literature in the first half of the 20th century. In 1909, the magazine published O Mur Apunar Desh, the traditional song of Assam, written by Bezbarua and set to music by Kamala Prasad Agarwala. The song was later adopted as Assam's state song in 1927.

Arikuchi/Kumarikata

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Arikuchi/Kumarikata

In Assamese literature, the sobriquet "Lauha Manab" belongs to Bishnuram Medhi.

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In Assamese literature, the sobriquet "Lauha Manab" belongs to Bishnuram Medhi.

Kanai-Boroxiboa is an archaeological site in Assam that is famous for its ancient stone sculptures and inscriptions. It is believed to be the ancient capital of the Salasthambha Kingdom and dates back to the 4th century AD.

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Kanai-Boroxiboa is an archaeological site in Assam that is famous for its ancient stone sculptures and inscriptions. It is believed to be the ancient capital of the Salasthambha Kingdom and dates back to the 4th century AD.

Madhya Pradesh

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Madhya Pradesh

Karatoya or Sadanira

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Karatoya or Sadanira

1889

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1889

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.

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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.