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.

Being a puppet in the hands of the Burmese, Jogeswar Singha was unable to exercise any authority, during his reign. People use to refer him as “Maane pota Raja”, means king installed by Burmese.

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Being a puppet in the hands of the Burmese, Jogeswar Singha was unable to exercise any authority, during his reign. People use to refer him as “Maane pota Raja”, means king installed by Burmese.

Rebati Mohan Dutta Choudhury, popularly known as Sheelabhadra, was a noted Assamese writer and academician. He is best known for his novel "Madhupur Bahudur," which won the Sahitya Akademi Award.

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Rebati Mohan Dutta Choudhury, popularly known as Sheelabhadra, was a noted Assamese writer and academician. He is best known for his novel "Madhupur Bahudur," which won the Sahitya Akademi Award.

Omeo Kumar Das and Jayaprakash Narayan are both known as Lok Nayak, which means "leader of the people" or "people's hero".

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Omeo Kumar Das and Jayaprakash Narayan are both known as Lok Nayak, which means "leader of the people" or "people's hero".

Kanaklata Barua, a young freedom fighter from Assam, is revered as "Birbala" (Brave Girl) for her courageous participation in the Quit India Movement. She became a symbol of resistance against British rule in Assam.

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Kanaklata Barua, a young freedom fighter from Assam, is revered as "Birbala" (Brave Girl) for her courageous participation in the Quit India Movement. She became a symbol of resistance against British rule in Assam.

The Brahma Religion is a monotheistic religion primarily followed by the Bodo people of Assam. It emphasizes the worship of a single supreme deity, Sidho-Kanho.

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The Brahma Religion is a monotheistic religion primarily followed by the Bodo people of Assam. It emphasizes the worship of a single supreme deity, Sidho-Kanho.

Chaklong is the traditional and culturally rich marriage ceremony of the Ahom people, an indigenous community of Assam, India.

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Chaklong is the traditional and culturally rich marriage ceremony of the Ahom people, an indigenous community of Assam, India.

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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.

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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.

Thuria refers to a specific style of traditional earrings worn by Assamese women. They are often made of gold or silver and feature intricate designs.

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Thuria refers to a specific style of traditional earrings worn by Assamese women. They are often made of gold or silver and feature intricate designs.

While the "Look East Policy" (now Act East Policy) is a national policy of India, Assam, being a northeastern state, plays a crucial role in its implementation, particularly concerning cross-border trade and connectivity. The policy focuses on building stronger economic, cultural, and strategic relationships with Southeast Asian countries. Assam's geographical proximity and cultural links make it a gateway for trade, tourism, and other forms of cooperation with these nations.

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While the "Look East Policy" (now Act East Policy) is a national policy of India, Assam, being a northeastern state, plays a crucial role in its implementation, particularly concerning cross-border trade and connectivity. The policy focuses on building stronger economic, cultural, and strategic relationships with Southeast Asian countries. Assam's geographical proximity and cultural links make it a gateway for trade, tourism, and other forms of cooperation with these nations.