What is the occasion celebrated on Uruka? [#2411]

Uruka is the night before Magh Bihu, a significant harvest festival in Assam, India. It's a night of feasting, merrymaking, and community bonding, marking the end of the harvesting season. People prepare special dishes, build temporary shelters (Bhelaghar), and light bonfires (Meji) as part of the celebrations. Uruka is a time to express gratitude for the harvest and enjoy the fruits of their labor before the main Magh Bihu festivities begin.

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Uruka is the night before Magh Bihu, a significant harvest festival in Assam, India. It's a night of feasting, merrymaking, and community bonding, marking the end of the harvesting season. People prepare special dishes, build temporary shelters (Bhelaghar), and light bonfires (Meji) as part of the celebrations. Uruka is a time to express gratitude for the harvest and enjoy the fruits of their labor before the main Magh Bihu festivities begin.

The archaeological site of Bhismak Nagar or Kundil Nagar is near Roing in Lower Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh. Bismak Nagar fort was built by Chutia Kings and his people during 8th to 10th Century near the river Kundil, between Roing and Tezu.

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The archaeological site of Bhismak Nagar or Kundil Nagar is near Roing in Lower Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh. Bismak Nagar fort was built by Chutia Kings and his people during 8th to 10th Century near the river Kundil, between Roing and Tezu.

According to the 2011 Census, approximately 61.47% of the Assam population follows Hinduism.

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According to the 2011 Census, approximately 61.47% of the Assam population follows Hinduism.

Bhattadeva is now known as the father of Assamese prose who introduced it in Assam.

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Bhattadeva is now known as the father of Assamese prose who introduced it in Assam.

The Subansiri River is the largest tributary of the Brahmaputra River. It originates in the Tibetan Himalayas and flows through Arunachal Pradesh before joining the Brahmaputra in Assam. The Subansiri is known for its significant contribution to the Brahmaputra's water flow, especially during the monsoon season.

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The Subansiri River is the largest tributary of the Brahmaputra River. It originates in the Tibetan Himalayas and flows through Arunachal Pradesh before joining the Brahmaputra in Assam. The Subansiri is known for its significant contribution to the Brahmaputra's water flow, especially during the monsoon season.

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The Ahom Kingdom was established in 1253 by Sukapha, a Tai prince who migrated from Mong Mao (present-day Yunnan Province, China). The Ahom dynasty ruled Assam for nearly 600 years until its annexation by the British Empire in 1826.

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The Ahom Kingdom was established in 1253 by Sukapha, a Tai prince who migrated from Mong Mao (present-day Yunnan Province, China). The Ahom dynasty ruled Assam for nearly 600 years until its annexation by the British Empire in 1826.

The Assam Movement, also known as the Assam Agitation, was a student-led movement that began in 1979 and continued until 1985. It protested against the Assam Accord, which granted citizenship to illegal immigrants, and demanded greater autonomy for Assam. The movement turned violent in 1983, with the government cracking down on protesters, leading to widespread unrest and bloodshed.

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The Assam Movement, also known as the Assam Agitation, was a student-led movement that began in 1979 and continued until 1985. It protested against the Assam Accord, which granted citizenship to illegal immigrants, and demanded greater autonomy for Assam. The movement turned violent in 1983, with the government cracking down on protesters, leading to widespread unrest and bloodshed.

The Assam Gas Cracker Project, officially known as the Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited (BCPL), is a major petrochemical project located in Dibrugarh, Assam. It utilizes natural gas as a feedstock to produce various petrochemicals, primarily polymers like polyethylene and polypropylene. These polymers are essential raw materials used in various industries for manufacturing plastics and other products.

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The Assam Gas Cracker Project, officially known as the Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited (BCPL), is a major petrochemical project located in Dibrugarh, Assam. It utilizes natural gas as a feedstock to produce various petrochemicals, primarily polymers like polyethylene and polypropylene. These polymers are essential raw materials used in various industries for manufacturing plastics and other products.

The terracotta industry in Assam is primarily located in the Asharikandi craft village, which is under the Devitola Development Block of Dhubri district. This small cluster is home to around 80 families engaged in creating a variety of terracotta and pottery items.

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The terracotta industry in Assam is primarily located in the Asharikandi craft village, which is under the Devitola Development Block of Dhubri district. This small cluster is home to around 80 families engaged in creating a variety of terracotta and pottery items.

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.