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.

King Bodawpaya was the ruler of Burma during the first Burmese invasion of Assam in March 1817.

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King Bodawpaya was the ruler of Burma during the first Burmese invasion of Assam in March 1817.

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Second

Salasthamba established the Mlechchha dynasty (Salasthambha Dynasty) in Assam. Taking advantage of the declining power of the Varman dynasty. Their capital at Harruppesvar in present-day Tezpur, Assam.

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Salasthamba established the Mlechchha dynasty (Salasthambha Dynasty) in Assam. Taking advantage of the declining power of the Varman dynasty. Their capital at Harruppesvar in present-day Tezpur, Assam.

Madhava Kandali is renowned for translating the Sanskrit epic Ramayana into Assamese verse, creating the 'Saptakanda Ramayana'. This work is considered a cornerstone of Assamese literature.

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Madhava Kandali is renowned for translating the Sanskrit epic Ramayana into Assamese verse, creating the 'Saptakanda Ramayana'. This work is considered a cornerstone of Assamese literature.

Nagaland

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Nagaland

The present structure of the Hayagriva Madhab Temple was commissioned by King Raghudeva Narayan in 1583. However, there is historical evidence suggesting an earlier temple existed at the site, possibly constructed by a king of the Pala dynasty.

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The present structure of the Hayagriva Madhab Temple was commissioned by King Raghudeva Narayan in 1583. However, there is historical evidence suggesting an earlier temple existed at the site, possibly constructed by a king of the Pala dynasty.

Maniram Dewan, also known as Maniram Dutta Barua, led the revolt of 1857 in Assam. Dewan was a wealthy businessman and the first Assamese tea planter. He was also a close friend of the Ahom king, Purandar Singha.

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Maniram Dewan, also known as Maniram Dutta Barua, led the revolt of 1857 in Assam. Dewan was a wealthy businessman and the first Assamese tea planter. He was also a close friend of the Ahom king, Purandar Singha.

The headquarters of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is located in Maligaon, Guwahati, Assam. The NFR is one of the 18 railway zones of the Indian Railways. It is responsible for the operation and expansion of the rail network in the Northeastern states and some districts of eastern Bihar and northern West Bengal.

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The headquarters of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is located in Maligaon, Guwahati, Assam. The NFR is one of the 18 railway zones of the Indian Railways. It is responsible for the operation and expansion of the rail network in the Northeastern states and some districts of eastern Bihar and northern West Bengal.

While the Ahom kingdom was gradually influenced by Hinduism over centuries, Jayadhvaj Singha was the first Ahom king to formally accept the religion. This occurred during his reign from 1648 to 1663.

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While the Ahom kingdom was gradually influenced by Hinduism over centuries, Jayadhvaj Singha was the first Ahom king to formally accept the religion. This occurred during his reign from 1648 to 1663.

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.