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.

The Burmese army entered Assam in January 1817 through Patkai pass, led by General Bhamo and Badan Chandra Borphukan. The first battle was fought on March 27, 1817 at Ghiradari, where the Assamese army was outnumbered and surrendered within a week.

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The Burmese army entered Assam in January 1817 through Patkai pass, led by General Bhamo and Badan Chandra Borphukan. The first battle was fought on March 27, 1817 at Ghiradari, where the Assamese army was outnumbered and surrendered within a week.

3 September

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3 September

Parvati Prasad Baruva is popularly known as the Geetikavi (lyrical poet) of Assam. He was a noted poet, lyricist, and dramatist, known for his simple and sensitive use of the Assamese language.

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Parvati Prasad Baruva is popularly known as the Geetikavi (lyrical poet) of Assam. He was a noted poet, lyricist, and dramatist, known for his simple and sensitive use of the Assamese language.

Assam Medical College (AMC) in Dibrugarh, Assam, was the first medical college in Northeast India, renamed on November 3, 1947. The college was formerly known as Berry White Medical School, named after Dr. John Berry White, a British surgeon who initiated the college in 1900.

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Assam Medical College (AMC) in Dibrugarh, Assam, was the first medical college in Northeast India, renamed on November 3, 1947. The college was formerly known as Berry White Medical School, named after Dr. John Berry White, a British surgeon who initiated the college in 1900.

Mission Basundhara is a government initiative aimed at streamlining and improving land records and management systems in Assam. It focuses on reducing pendency in land record updates, digitizing land records, and providing efficient land-related services to citizens.

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Mission Basundhara is a government initiative aimed at streamlining and improving land records and management systems in Assam. It focuses on reducing pendency in land record updates, digitizing land records, and providing efficient land-related services to citizens.

The Moamoria Rebellion was a prolonged conflict with multiple phases. The second phase of this rebellion began in 1782.

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The Moamoria Rebellion was a prolonged conflict with multiple phases. The second phase of this rebellion began in 1782.

Talimeren Ao He was the first captain of independent India’s first football team, he led the country to the 1948 London Olympics.

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Talimeren Ao He was the first captain of independent India’s first football team, he led the country to the 1948 London Olympics.

Ankia Nat is a traditional form of one-act play from Assam, India, developed by the saint-scholar Srimanta Sankaradeva. These plays are primarily religious, depicting episodes from Hindu scriptures, particularly the life of Krishna. They are performed in Brajavali, a unique literary language, and feature a Sutradhara (narrator) who guides the story. Ankia Nats incorporate elements of music, dance (often Sattriya), and elaborate costumes and masks. They played a crucial role in disseminating Neo-Vaishnavite teachings and remain an important part of Assamese cultural heritage.

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Ankia Nat is a traditional form of one-act play from Assam, India, developed by the saint-scholar Srimanta Sankaradeva. These plays are primarily religious, depicting episodes from Hindu scriptures, particularly the life of Krishna. They are performed in Brajavali, a unique literary language, and feature a Sutradhara (narrator) who guides the story. Ankia Nats incorporate elements of music, dance (often Sattriya), and elaborate costumes and masks. They played a crucial role in disseminating Neo-Vaishnavite teachings and remain an important part of Assamese cultural heritage.

The White-winged Wood Duck, also known as Deo Hah, is the state bird of Assam. It's a rare and endangered species found primarily in the state.

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The White-winged Wood Duck, also known as Deo Hah, is the state bird of Assam. It's a rare and endangered species found primarily in the state.

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

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