The term 'Majuli,' associated with Assam, refers to: [#2438]

Majuli is a large river island in the Brahmaputra River, Assam. It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's largest river island. Majuli is not only geographically significant but also culturally rich, known for its Vaishnavite monasteries (satras) and unique cultural traditions. However, it faces a significant threat from erosion.

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Majuli is a large river island in the Brahmaputra River, Assam. It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's largest river island. Majuli is not only geographically significant but also culturally rich, known for its Vaishnavite monasteries (satras) and unique cultural traditions. However, it faces a significant threat from erosion.

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Srimanta Sankardeva, a revered saint and social reformer of Assam, established his first Satra at Bordowa, his birthplace. Located in the present-day Nagaon district, this Satra, known as Sri Sri Batadrava Than, holds immense significance as the first center for the propagation of Ekasarana Dharma, the Neo-Vaishnavite religious movement he initiated. It was a pivotal hub for his religious and cultural activities.

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Srimanta Sankardeva, a revered saint and social reformer of Assam, established his first Satra at Bordowa, his birthplace. Located in the present-day Nagaon district, this Satra, known as Sri Sri Batadrava Than, holds immense significance as the first center for the propagation of Ekasarana Dharma, the Neo-Vaishnavite religious movement he initiated. It was a pivotal hub for his religious and cultural activities.

The Singphos are divided into clans, each with a chief known as a "Gaum". The main clans include Bessa, Duffa, Luttao, Luttora, Tesari, Mirip, Lophae, Lutong, and Magrong. In 1823, Bessa Gaum was the Singpho chief who allowed Robert Bruce to take some tea plants and seeds. Some tea leaves were sent to the Botanical Gardens in Calcutta, where the plant was identified as a variety of tea. Tea experts credit Bisa Gam with the discovery of tea in Assam in 1823.

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The Singphos are divided into clans, each with a chief known as a "Gaum". The main clans include Bessa, Duffa, Luttao, Luttora, Tesari, Mirip, Lophae, Lutong, and Magrong. In 1823, Bessa Gaum was the Singpho chief who allowed Robert Bruce to take some tea plants and seeds. Some tea leaves were sent to the Botanical Gardens in Calcutta, where the plant was identified as a variety of tea. Tea experts credit Bisa Gam with the discovery of tea in Assam in 1823.

Jorhat

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Jorhat

Since 1996, December 2 has been celebrated in Assam as the Sukaphaa Divas, or Asom Divas (Assam Day), to commemorate the advent of the first king of the Ahom kingdom in Assam after his journey over the Patkai Hills.

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Since 1996, December 2 has been celebrated in Assam as the Sukaphaa Divas, or Asom Divas (Assam Day), to commemorate the advent of the first king of the Ahom kingdom in Assam after his journey over the Patkai Hills.

Assam tea, like all true teas, comes from the Camellia sinensis plant. However, the specific variety that is predominantly grown in Assam and gives its distinctive characteristics is Camellia sinensis var. assamica. This variety is well-suited to the hot and humid climate of Assam.

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Assam tea, like all true teas, comes from the Camellia sinensis plant. However, the specific variety that is predominantly grown in Assam and gives its distinctive characteristics is Camellia sinensis var. assamica. This variety is well-suited to the hot and humid climate of Assam.

Nagaland was formally inaugurated as a separate state on December 1, 1963, becoming the 16th state of the Indian Union. The state was formed by separating the Naga Hills and Tuensang area from Assam. Nagaland was the first area in the North East to become a state after Assam. The State of Nagaland Act, 1962, was enacted by the Parliament to give Nagaland statehood.

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Nagaland was formally inaugurated as a separate state on December 1, 1963, becoming the 16th state of the Indian Union. The state was formed by separating the Naga Hills and Tuensang area from Assam. Nagaland was the first area in the North East to become a state after Assam. The State of Nagaland Act, 1962, was enacted by the Parliament to give Nagaland statehood.

Gulab Chand Kataria

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Gulab Chand Kataria

Bhabendra Nath Saikia

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Bhabendra Nath Saikia

Chandra Kumar Agarwala was the first editor of the Assamese magazine Jonaki, which began publishing in 1889. Agarwala was also a founder member of the literary organization Oxomiya Bhaxa Unnati Xadhini Xobha, along with his friends Lakshminath Bezbarua and Hemchandra Goswami.

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Chandra Kumar Agarwala was the first editor of the Assamese magazine Jonaki, which began publishing in 1889. Agarwala was also a founder member of the literary organization Oxomiya Bhaxa Unnati Xadhini Xobha, along with his friends Lakshminath Bezbarua and Hemchandra Goswami.