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.

Binanda Chandra Barua, (BCB=DK), also known as Dhwoni Kobi, was a noted Indian writer and poet of Assamese literature from Teok, Assam. He was the president of the Asam Sahitya Sabha in 1966.

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Binanda Chandra Barua, (BCB=DK), also known as Dhwoni Kobi, was a noted Indian writer and poet of Assamese literature from Teok, Assam. He was the president of the Asam Sahitya Sabha in 1966.

The Battle of Itakhuli was fought in the vicinity of what is now Sukreswar in Guwahati in Assam. This victory was crucial in pushing back Mughal control and recovering the region.

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The Battle of Itakhuli was fought in the vicinity of what is now Sukreswar in Guwahati in Assam. This victory was crucial in pushing back Mughal control and recovering the region.

The first bank in Assam is The Gauhati Bank Ltd, which was incorporated on June 18, 1926.

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The first bank in Assam is The Gauhati Bank Ltd, which was incorporated on June 18, 1926.

The Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary in Assam is specifically known for its high density of Hoolock Gibbons. It is one of the best places in India to observe these endangered apes in their natural habitat. Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is situated in the Jorhat district of Assam.

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The Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary in Assam is specifically known for its high density of Hoolock Gibbons. It is one of the best places in India to observe these endangered apes in their natural habitat. Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is situated in the Jorhat district of Assam.

Bishnu Prasad Rabha, (BPR=KG), a multifaceted artist and revolutionary singer of Assam, is revered as 'Kalaguru' (Master of Arts) for his exceptional contributions to Assamese music, dance, painting, literature, and political activism.

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Bishnu Prasad Rabha, (BPR=KG), a multifaceted artist and revolutionary singer of Assam, is revered as 'Kalaguru' (Master of Arts) for his exceptional contributions to Assamese music, dance, painting, literature, and political activism.

Digboi

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Digboi

The Siva Dol was built during the reign of King Shiva Singha of the Ahom dynasty, and constructed in 1734 by his queen, Ambika Kunwari. The Siva Dol is a cluster of three Hindu temples, including the Siva Dol, Vishnu Dol, and Devi Dol, located on the banks of the Sivasagar Tank in Sivasagar Town, Assam. The Siva Dol is said to be the tallest Shiva temple in India, with a height of 104 feet, a perimeter of 195 feet, and an eight-foot high golden dome. The walls are decorated with statues of Hindu gods and goddesses.

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The Siva Dol was built during the reign of King Shiva Singha of the Ahom dynasty, and constructed in 1734 by his queen, Ambika Kunwari. The Siva Dol is a cluster of three Hindu temples, including the Siva Dol, Vishnu Dol, and Devi Dol, located on the banks of the Sivasagar Tank in Sivasagar Town, Assam. The Siva Dol is said to be the tallest Shiva temple in India, with a height of 104 feet, a perimeter of 195 feet, and an eight-foot high golden dome. The walls are decorated with statues of Hindu gods and goddesses.

Assam has three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Kaziranga National Park: Renowned for its population of one-horned rhinoceroses. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary: Known for its diverse flora and fauna, including tigers, elephants, and the pygmy hog. Moidams of Assam: Representing the unique burial practices of the Ahom dynasty.

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Assam has three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Kaziranga National Park: Renowned for its population of one-horned rhinoceroses. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary: Known for its diverse flora and fauna, including tigers, elephants, and the pygmy hog. Moidams of Assam: Representing the unique burial practices of the Ahom dynasty.

Bhabendra Nath Saikia is a prominent Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1976 for his collection of short stories, "Srinkhal".

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Bhabendra Nath Saikia is a prominent Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1976 for his collection of short stories, "Srinkhal".

Digaru is a river originating in the Garo-Khasi hills of Meghalaya state in India, flowing towards the northeast and then meeting the Kopili river and then merging with the Brahmaputra river.

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Digaru is a river originating in the Garo-Khasi hills of Meghalaya state in India, flowing towards the northeast and then meeting the Kopili river and then merging with the Brahmaputra river.