Which dance form is associated with the tea gardens of Assam? [#2327]

Jhumur is a traditional folk dance performed by the tea garden communities of Assam, often descendants of tribal groups brought to work in the tea plantations during the British colonial period. It's a vibrant and energetic dance characterized by its distinctive music, rhythmic movements, and colorful attire. While Bihu is also a significant dance form in Assam, Jhumur is specifically linked to the tea gardens and their unique cultural heritage.

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Jhumur is a traditional folk dance performed by the tea garden communities of Assam, often descendants of tribal groups brought to work in the tea plantations during the British colonial period. It's a vibrant and energetic dance characterized by its distinctive music, rhythmic movements, and colorful attire. While Bihu is also a significant dance form in Assam, Jhumur is specifically linked to the tea gardens and their unique cultural heritage.

Ajan Fakir, also known as Nizamuddin Auliya, was a Sufi saint who traveled to Assam in the 17th century. He is credited with composing the Jikir and Jaari geets, devotional songs that blend Assamese folk music with Sufi and Islamic influences. These songs hold a significant place in Assamese cultural heritage and are still widely sung and appreciated today.

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Ajan Fakir, also known as Nizamuddin Auliya, was a Sufi saint who traveled to Assam in the 17th century. He is credited with composing the Jikir and Jaari geets, devotional songs that blend Assamese folk music with Sufi and Islamic influences. These songs hold a significant place in Assamese cultural heritage and are still widely sung and appreciated today.

Moamoria Rebellion

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Moamoria Rebellion

Bar Raja Phuleswari Konwari, the first wife of King Siva Singha, is credited with excavating the Gaurisagar Tank. She was a powerful queen who also constructed three significant temples on the tank's banks.

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Bar Raja Phuleswari Konwari, the first wife of King Siva Singha, is credited with excavating the Gaurisagar Tank. She was a powerful queen who also constructed three significant temples on the tank's banks.

Rudra Baruah is referred to as the "Luit Konwar" (Prince of the Brahmaputra) in Assamese literature. He was a renowned singer, composer, lyricist, musician, and actor who made significant contributions to Assamese music and cinema.

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Rudra Baruah is referred to as the "Luit Konwar" (Prince of the Brahmaputra) in Assamese literature. He was a renowned singer, composer, lyricist, musician, and actor who made significant contributions to Assamese music and cinema.

According to the Ahom Chronicles, Ye-Cheng-Pha is the god of knowledge for the Ahom people. The Chronicles say that when Lengdon, the king of Mong Phi, sent his grandsons Khunlung and Khunlai to Mong Ri, Ye-Cheng-Pha advised them to perform various worships to honor the Phi-Dam (Ancestral Spirit) and Khwan elements. These worships include Umpha, Phuralong, Mae Dam Mae Phi, and Rik-khwan, which are performed on different occasions and in different months of the year.

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According to the Ahom Chronicles, Ye-Cheng-Pha is the god of knowledge for the Ahom people. The Chronicles say that when Lengdon, the king of Mong Phi, sent his grandsons Khunlung and Khunlai to Mong Ri, Ye-Cheng-Pha advised them to perform various worships to honor the Phi-Dam (Ancestral Spirit) and Khwan elements. These worships include Umpha, Phuralong, Mae Dam Mae Phi, and Rik-khwan, which are performed on different occasions and in different months of the year.

The ahoms followed their own religious beliefs right from the time they began to rule in Assam. Their chief deity was Somdev.

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The ahoms followed their own religious beliefs right from the time they began to rule in Assam. Their chief deity was Somdev.

Henry Cotton was a British administrator who served as the Chief Commissioner of Assam from 1896 to 1902. He is credited with introducing the Assam Railway and the Assam Tea Company, and is often referred to as the "Maker of Modern Assam" for his contributions to the state's development.

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Henry Cotton was a British administrator who served as the Chief Commissioner of Assam from 1896 to 1902. He is credited with introducing the Assam Railway and the Assam Tea Company, and is often referred to as the "Maker of Modern Assam" for his contributions to the state's development.

Mizoram was part of Assam until 1972, when it was declared a Union Territory. In 1987, Mizoram became a state.

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Mizoram was part of Assam until 1972, when it was declared a Union Territory. In 1987, Mizoram became a state.

Sarthebari

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Sarthebari

Mrinal Chandra Kalita is a distinguished Assamese writer who was honored with the Bal Sahitya Puraskar award in 2021 for his novel "Bakul Phular Dare".

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Mrinal Chandra Kalita is a distinguished Assamese writer who was honored with the Bal Sahitya Puraskar award in 2021 for his novel "Bakul Phular Dare".