What is Madol? [#2321]

A Madol is a double-sided barrel drum, a percussion instrument widely used by various ethnic groups in Northeast India, particularly in Assam, Sikkim, and among communities of Nepali origin. It's an important part of their folk music and cultural performances. It is often played during festivals, dances, and other cultural events.

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A Madol is a double-sided barrel drum, a percussion instrument widely used by various ethnic groups in Northeast India, particularly in Assam, Sikkim, and among communities of Nepali origin. It's an important part of their folk music and cultural performances. It is often played during festivals, dances, and other cultural events.

Nagaland

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Nagaland

Manas National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Baksa district of Assam, India. It is known for its diverse wildlife, including endangered species like the one-horned rhinoceros, tiger, elephant, and golden langur.

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Manas National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Baksa district of Assam, India. It is known for its diverse wildlife, including endangered species like the one-horned rhinoceros, tiger, elephant, and golden langur.

Karbi Anglong was originally a single district. In 2015, an administrative reorganization divided it into two separate districts: Karbi Anglong (eastern part) and West Karbi Anglong (western part) by the Kapili River.

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Karbi Anglong was originally a single district. In 2015, an administrative reorganization divided it into two separate districts: Karbi Anglong (eastern part) and West Karbi Anglong (western part) by the Kapili River.

Madhavdeva, a key figure in Assamese literature and culture, composed 191 Bargeets. These devotional songs are a cornerstone of the Assamese Vaishnavite tradition. While his guru, Srimanta Sankardeva, initiated the Bargeet tradition, Madhavdeva significantly contributed to it, creating a substantial and influential body of work after a fire destroyed most of Sankardeva's compositions.

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Madhavdeva, a key figure in Assamese literature and culture, composed 191 Bargeets. These devotional songs are a cornerstone of the Assamese Vaishnavite tradition. While his guru, Srimanta Sankardeva, initiated the Bargeet tradition, Madhavdeva significantly contributed to it, creating a substantial and influential body of work after a fire destroyed most of Sankardeva's compositions.

Chandra Kumar Agarwala, Lakshminath Bezbarua, and Hemchandra Goswami are known as the "Trimurti of Assamese literature" for their contributions to the beginning of modern Assamese literature. They were also friends and co-founders of the literary organization Asamiya Bhasa Unnati Sadhini Sabha. Agarwala was the first editor and financier of the magazine Jonaki, which was published on February 9, 1889. The history of Assamese literature is divided into three periods named after magazines: the "Jonaki Age" (1889–1929), the "Abahan Age" (1929–1940), and the "Ramdhenu Age" (1940–1970).

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Chandra Kumar Agarwala, Lakshminath Bezbarua, and Hemchandra Goswami are known as the "Trimurti of Assamese literature" for their contributions to the beginning of modern Assamese literature. They were also friends and co-founders of the literary organization Asamiya Bhasa Unnati Sadhini Sabha. Agarwala was the first editor and financier of the magazine Jonaki, which was published on February 9, 1889. The history of Assamese literature is divided into three periods named after magazines: the "Jonaki Age" (1889–1929), the "Abahan Age" (1929–1940), and the "Ramdhenu Age" (1940–1970).

The 2011 Census of India recorded Assam's population as 31,205,576. India's total population at that time was approximately 1.21 billion. Assam's population represented roughly 2.58% of the total Indian population.

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The 2011 Census of India recorded Assam's population as 31,205,576. India's total population at that time was approximately 1.21 billion. Assam's population represented roughly 2.58% of the total Indian population.

The Pala dynasty ruled the Kamarupa kingdom in Assam from 900–1100 CE. The dynasty was the last to rule Kamarupa before it was conquered by the Chutia, Kachari, and Ahom kingdoms.

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The Pala dynasty ruled the Kamarupa kingdom in Assam from 900–1100 CE. The dynasty was the last to rule Kamarupa before it was conquered by the Chutia, Kachari, and Ahom kingdoms.

Ananda Chandra Barua (ACB=BBK) is a renowned Assamese poet, playwright, and journalist. He is affectionately called 'Bakulbonor Kavi' due to his famous collection of poems titled "Bakul Bonor Kabita" (Poems of the Bakul Grove).

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Ananda Chandra Barua (ACB=BBK) is a renowned Assamese poet, playwright, and journalist. He is affectionately called 'Bakulbonor Kavi' due to his famous collection of poems titled "Bakul Bonor Kabita" (Poems of the Bakul Grove).

Bhaskarvarman was the most illustrious king of the dynasty of Pushyavarman (Varman dynasty) and must have raised the importance of Pragjyotisha-Kamrupa in North Indian politics. His father Susthitavarman had two sons, Supratisthitavarman and Bhaskarvarman.

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Bhaskarvarman was the most illustrious king of the dynasty of Pushyavarman (Varman dynasty) and must have raised the importance of Pragjyotisha-Kamrupa in North Indian politics. His father Susthitavarman had two sons, Supratisthitavarman and Bhaskarvarman.

Tukreswari Temple in Goalpara district, Assam is an ancient Hindu temple and is dedicated to Sati as Shakti Peetha. Shakti Peethas are shrines or divine places of Sati, believed to have enshrined with the presence of Shakti due to the falling of body parts of the corpse of Sati.

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Tukreswari Temple in Goalpara district, Assam is an ancient Hindu temple and is dedicated to Sati as Shakti Peetha. Shakti Peethas are shrines or divine places of Sati, believed to have enshrined with the presence of Shakti due to the falling of body parts of the corpse of Sati.