What is the traditional Assamese rice beer called? [#2329]

Apong is a traditional rice beer widely consumed by various indigenous communities in Assam, India. It's a fermented beverage prepared from rice and local yeast, with recipes and brewing techniques often passed down through families. Apong plays a significant role in Assamese culture and is commonly featured in social gatherings, festivals, and religious ceremonies. It is also known by other local names such as "Haaz", "Mod" or “Lao-pani”.

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Apong is a traditional rice beer widely consumed by various indigenous communities in Assam, India. It's a fermented beverage prepared from rice and local yeast, with recipes and brewing techniques often passed down through families. Apong plays a significant role in Assamese culture and is commonly featured in social gatherings, festivals, and religious ceremonies. It is also known by other local names such as "Haaz", "Mod" or “Lao-pani”.

Assam has four major oil refineries: Digboi Refinery: The oldest refinery in India, established in 1901. Noonmati Refinery (Guwahati Refinery): Established in 1962. Bongaigaon Refinery: Established in 1999. Numaligarh Refinery: Established in 1999.

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Assam has four major oil refineries: Digboi Refinery: The oldest refinery in India, established in 1901. Noonmati Refinery (Guwahati Refinery): Established in 1962. Bongaigaon Refinery: Established in 1999. Numaligarh Refinery: Established in 1999.

The Patharughat Peasants Uprising of 1894 is sometimes called Assam's Jallianwala Bagh. The uprising took place 25 years before the more famous Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, but is largely forgotten in Indian history. On January 28, 1894, unarmed peasants in Patharughat, Assam, protested against a 70–100% land tax increase by the British. When the British refused to hear grievances, police charged the crowd with lathis and then opened fire. Official records say 15 peasants died and 37 were injured, but unofficial sources say 140 died.

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The Patharughat Peasants Uprising of 1894 is sometimes called Assam's Jallianwala Bagh. The uprising took place 25 years before the more famous Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, but is largely forgotten in Indian history. On January 28, 1894, unarmed peasants in Patharughat, Assam, protested against a 70–100% land tax increase by the British. When the British refused to hear grievances, police charged the crowd with lathis and then opened fire. Official records say 15 peasants died and 37 were injured, but unofficial sources say 140 died.

Hojai district is situated between the Karbi Anglong Plateau and the Mikir Hills (now known as the Dima Hasao district).

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Hojai district is situated between the Karbi Anglong Plateau and the Mikir Hills (now known as the Dima Hasao district).

The 2011 Census of India recorded the population of Assam as 31,205,576.

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The 2011 Census of India recorded the population of Assam as 31,205,576.

The Varmana dynasty ruled over the ancient kingdom of Kamarupa, which is now primarily located in the state of Assam, India. Pragjyotishpura served as the capital of this powerful dynasty.

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The Varmana dynasty ruled over the ancient kingdom of Kamarupa, which is now primarily located in the state of Assam, India. Pragjyotishpura served as the capital of this powerful dynasty.

The Bhupen Hazarika Setu, also known as the Dhola-Sadiya Bridge, is a bridge in India, connecting the northeast states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The bridge spans the Lohit River, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River, from the village of Dhola (Tinsukia District) in the south to Sadiya to the north.

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The Bhupen Hazarika Setu, also known as the Dhola-Sadiya Bridge, is a bridge in India, connecting the northeast states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The bridge spans the Lohit River, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River, from the village of Dhola (Tinsukia District) in the south to Sadiya to the north.

Halodhiya Soraye Baodhan Khay by Homen Borgohain

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Halodhiya Soraye Baodhan Khay by Homen Borgohain

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.

The Assam Rastrabhasa Prachar Samiti (ARPS) was established on November 3, 1938. It was originally called the Assam Hindi Prachar Samiti.

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The Assam Rastrabhasa Prachar Samiti (ARPS) was established on November 3, 1938. It was originally called the Assam Hindi Prachar Samiti.

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.