Moho-ho is celebrated to eliminate what? [#2406]

Moho-ho is a folk festival celebrated in Lower Assam, particularly in districts like Kamrup, Goalpara, Barpeta, Nalbari, and Darrang. Held during the full moon night of Agrahayana/Aghun (November-December), its main objective is to eliminate mosquitoes and other pests prevalent during that season. The name itself combines "moh" (mosquito) and "ho" (to drive away). The festival involves traditional dances, songs, and the burning of bamboo effigies symbolizing the pests, all contributing to a community effort to ward off these nuisances.

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Moho-ho is a folk festival celebrated in Lower Assam, particularly in districts like Kamrup, Goalpara, Barpeta, Nalbari, and Darrang. Held during the full moon night of Agrahayana/Aghun (November-December), its main objective is to eliminate mosquitoes and other pests prevalent during that season. The name itself combines "moh" (mosquito) and "ho" (to drive away). The festival involves traditional dances, songs, and the burning of bamboo effigies symbolizing the pests, all contributing to a community effort to ward off these nuisances.

Assam experiences a tropical monsoon climate, characterized by high humidity, heavy rainfall, and warm temperatures throughout the year.

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Assam experiences a tropical monsoon climate, characterized by high humidity, heavy rainfall, and warm temperatures throughout the year.

The road was constructed by Gohain Kamal, the engineer brother of Koch king Naranarayan. The road was used by the Koch general Chilarai for his invasion of the Ahom kingdom. Gohain Kamal Ali is a 380-mile highway that was constructed between 1546 and 1547. The road starts at Koch Bihar in the west and ends at Narnarayanpur of North Lakhimpur in the east.

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The road was constructed by Gohain Kamal, the engineer brother of Koch king Naranarayan. The road was used by the Koch general Chilarai for his invasion of the Ahom kingdom. Gohain Kamal Ali is a 380-mile highway that was constructed between 1546 and 1547. The road starts at Koch Bihar in the west and ends at Narnarayanpur of North Lakhimpur in the east.

Meghalaya was formed on January 21, 1972, when it was carved out of the state of Assam. Meghalaya was first established as an autonomous state within Assam in 1970. Meghalaya was formed by carving out two districts from Assam: the United Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills, and the Garo.

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Meghalaya was formed on January 21, 1972, when it was carved out of the state of Assam. Meghalaya was first established as an autonomous state within Assam in 1970. Meghalaya was formed by carving out two districts from Assam: the United Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills, and the Garo.

King Sarbananda Singha was a prominent leader of the Matak community and established the Matak Kingdom in the 19th century.

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King Sarbananda Singha was a prominent leader of the Matak community and established the Matak Kingdom in the 19th century.

Bharat Singha

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Bharat Singha

Since 1996, December 2 has been celebrated in Assam as the Sukaphaa Divas, or Asom Divas (Assam Day), to commemorate the advent of the first king of the Ahom kingdom in Assam after his journey over the Patkai Hills.

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Since 1996, December 2 has been celebrated in Assam as the Sukaphaa Divas, or Asom Divas (Assam Day), to commemorate the advent of the first king of the Ahom kingdom in Assam after his journey over the Patkai Hills.

The Barail Range is situated in the southern part of Assam, forming a natural boundary between the Brahmaputra and Barak river basins.

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The Barail Range is situated in the southern part of Assam, forming a natural boundary between the Brahmaputra and Barak river basins.

Sri Surya Pahar is a significant archaeological site in Assam, known for its numerous rock-cut Shivalingas and other religious artifacts. It is often referred to as the "second Kashi" due to the high concentration of Shivalingas, reminiscent of the holy city of Kashi (Varanasi). Legend states that Vyasa engraved 99,999 Shiva Lingas here, aiming to create a second Kashi (where there are 100,000). While less widely known than other Assamese landmarks, it holds considerable religious and historical importance.

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Sri Surya Pahar is a significant archaeological site in Assam, known for its numerous rock-cut Shivalingas and other religious artifacts. It is often referred to as the "second Kashi" due to the high concentration of Shivalingas, reminiscent of the holy city of Kashi (Varanasi). Legend states that Vyasa engraved 99,999 Shiva Lingas here, aiming to create a second Kashi (where there are 100,000). While less widely known than other Assamese landmarks, it holds considerable religious and historical importance.

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.

According to the 2011 Census of India, the literacy rate of Assam is 72.19% (77.88% for males and 66.27% for females).

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According to the 2011 Census of India, the literacy rate of Assam is 72.19% (77.88% for males and 66.27% for females).