A sunset in my village
Friday, April 30, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Season Ahead - V
'Betel nut',in budding stage . It is interwoven with Asomia culture.It is used in all social and religious functions in Asom.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Season Ahead - IV
Very soon 'Jackfruit' season will start. In 'Bohag'(Spring) we have custom to eat 'Jackfruit' as vegetable.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Innovation for necessaty
With the rising price of every commodity the people basically 'BPL' means people below poverty line as classified presently are innovating means to survive. These 'Bucket' and 'Pan' are made of old 'Vehicle Tyers'.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Bohag (Spring) - Orchid IV
This variety of 'Kopouful' i.e.Orchid blooms in the middle of 'Bohag month' around 23th Apr.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Spring : Hosory at Bohag
We as village community do'Hosory'(Its similar to Carole singing) at each house in village on Bohag(Spring). The member of house seek blessing from 'Raaij' (a synonyms used to entire gathering of village community)for prosperity & well being of their household.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Welcome Spring : Bohag
Bohag means Spring & our New year. Our ritual is to welcome it by lighting a lamp by our elder and hoisting our cultural icon 'Gamocha' as flag on 1st day of Bohag month (15th April in English)
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
At Namghar: Collective decision
Here at 'Namghar' means our 'village prayer hall' we gather and discuss our problems and their solution along with further course of action for development of our village.We also discuss any celebration and our social problems.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Bohag: Guxainbihu at Namghar
On the third day of Bohag month (17 April in English), it is the day called 'Guxainbihu' means the day dedicated to God & pray . This day an Asomia household keep fast and pray in community village prayer hall 'Namghar' together, for the well-being & prosperity of the society.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Bohag Bihu : Kitchen custom
On'dumahi' last day of Asomia 'Sot' month the ladies of the house prepare 'till pitha','narikol pitha'(cake/sweet-meats} from powdered rice (pithaguri)
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Our Bohag (Spring) & Orchid-III
Today is 15 April in English and 1st Bohag as per 'Asomia calender year' & beginning of our spring festival. This variety of 'Orchid'- Kopouful,blooms just six to seven days before 'Bohag' and is integral part to our culture for celebrating 'Bohag Bihu' or 'Rongaali Bihu'.We present this Orchid to our loved ones specialy to young maiden to be worn on their hair during Bohag.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Asom's Bohag : An entire day dedicated to animals
Today is last day of 'Sot'(14 April in English)& end of Asomia calender year.This day is also called'Dumaahi'which is entirely dedicated to animals, specially used for farming by Asomia farmers and household, irrespective of economic status.
Getting ready - III
Just 36 hours left for 'Bohag' Asomia New year & month long spring festival. Village youth are getting ready to celebrate spring festival also known as 'Bohag Bihu' or 'Rongali Bihu'
Monday, April 12, 2010
Asom's special - Bhimkal
It's Asom's famous 'Bhimkal' a variety of 'banana' used as food by traditional 'Asomia' society. It is rich in proteins, vitamins, carbohydrates and minerals.Botanically it is known as 'Musa Balbisiana'
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Getting ready - II
Bohag Bihu (Spring festival) is approaching and our village craftsman are over burden with orders to make 'Dhol'(Drums) from special type of 'Tree trunk'.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Getting ready
Today 1st of April. So,our village youth are getting ready with drum(Dhol),cymbal (taal), flute, and other local musical instrument to welcome 'Bohag' our new year and for the celebration of month long spring festival which starts from 15th April.
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