Which tree is predominant in the forests of Assam? [#2178]

Hollong (Dipterocarpus macrocarpus) is the most predominant tree species in the forests of Assam. It is also the state tree of Assam.

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Hollong (Dipterocarpus macrocarpus) is the most predominant tree species in the forests of Assam. It is also the state tree of Assam.

Birpal was a Chutiya chieftain who united several smaller Chutiya kingdoms to form the larger Sutiya Kingdom. Birpal, also known as Gayapal, Bibar, or Birbar, is the legendary founder of the Chutia kingdom. Birpal claimed to be a descendant of an ancestral king named Virmukka.

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Birpal was a Chutiya chieftain who united several smaller Chutiya kingdoms to form the larger Sutiya Kingdom. Birpal, also known as Gayapal, Bibar, or Birbar, is the legendary founder of the Chutia kingdom. Birpal claimed to be a descendant of an ancestral king named Virmukka.

The Sankosh River is the last major north bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River before it enters Bangladesh. Sankosh (also Puna Thsang Chu, and Svarnakosha) is a river that rises in northern Bhutan and empties into the Brahmaputra in the state of Assam in India. Sankosh river forms the boundary between Assam and West Bengal.

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The Sankosh River is the last major north bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River before it enters Bangladesh. Sankosh (also Puna Thsang Chu, and Svarnakosha) is a river that rises in northern Bhutan and empties into the Brahmaputra in the state of Assam in India. Sankosh river forms the boundary between Assam and West Bengal.

Kaziranga national park

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Kaziranga national park

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

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

Ahom king Rudra Singha (1696–1714) built the Joysagar Tank in 1697 in Sibsagar, Assam, India in memory of his mother, Joymoti Konwari. The tank is believed to be India's largest man-made lake, covering 318 acres (1.29 km2) of land, with 155 acres (0.63 km2) of fresh water. The water level is 14 feet higher than ground level.

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Ahom king Rudra Singha (1696–1714) built the Joysagar Tank in 1697 in Sibsagar, Assam, India in memory of his mother, Joymoti Konwari. The tank is believed to be India's largest man-made lake, covering 318 acres (1.29 km2) of land, with 155 acres (0.63 km2) of fresh water. The water level is 14 feet higher than ground level.

Uruka is the night before Magh Bihu, a significant harvest festival in Assam, India. It's a night of feasting, merrymaking, and community bonding, marking the end of the harvesting season. People prepare special dishes, build temporary shelters (Bhelaghar), and light bonfires (Meji) as part of the celebrations. Uruka is a time to express gratitude for the harvest and enjoy the fruits of their labor before the main Magh Bihu festivities begin.

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Uruka is the night before Magh Bihu, a significant harvest festival in Assam, India. It's a night of feasting, merrymaking, and community bonding, marking the end of the harvesting season. People prepare special dishes, build temporary shelters (Bhelaghar), and light bonfires (Meji) as part of the celebrations. Uruka is a time to express gratitude for the harvest and enjoy the fruits of their labor before the main Magh Bihu festivities begin.

Madhupur Satra is located in Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India. While geographically in West Bengal, it's important to note its connection to the Ekasarana tradition of Vaishnavism, which originated in Assam with Srimanta Sankardeva. The Satra's presence in Cooch Behar reflects the historical and cultural links between the regions.

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Madhupur Satra is located in Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India. While geographically in West Bengal, it's important to note its connection to the Ekasarana tradition of Vaishnavism, which originated in Assam with Srimanta Sankardeva. The Satra's presence in Cooch Behar reflects the historical and cultural links between the regions.

Srinath Duara Barbarua

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Srinath Duara Barbarua

Birinchi Kumar Barua is a prominent Assamese scholar and writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1964 for his work on Assamese folk culture, "Asamar Lok-Sanskriti".

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Birinchi Kumar Barua is a prominent Assamese scholar and writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1964 for his work on Assamese folk culture, "Asamar Lok-Sanskriti".

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.