Price Rise and Common People of Assam

With liberalization of economy in India, the price rise of common commodities in Assam is affecting all section of people .The main concern is rise in petrol & diesel price which is subsequently affecting rise in prices of Common Vegetables like Potato & Onion.Very poor person now a days can only dream for various pulses & mustered oil which cost Rs.100/- per Kg. Their daily earning is around Rs.150/- and are mostly affected as Potato's & Onion are their main diet now costing Rs.80/- per Kg. A price never ever dreamt for.

Basic reason for such state of affairs may be: (a) Hoarding & black marketing. (b) Bribery to Government agents in interstate/interdistrict toll gates to escape tax's. (c) Goon Tax / Protection tax to unsocial elements / Insurgents. (d) Unauthorised donation to political party by business community. Above cited reason are intermittently connected with politics & earning black money. In general, public opinion is that present government is indirectly connected, as the concerned ministries of State are sitting idle to check this fiasco inspite of various protest by its citizen in many forums.

Bharat Ratna: Required qualification ?

The sudden conferring of Bharat Ratna to Sachin Tendulkar the cricketing genius was not a bolt from blue. It seems the award was kept under wrap by Government since last one year & looking for a correct opening to declare it, so the time came on his retiring day from Cricket.The declaration was under wrap as many were on the fray for this highest award.

And one of them was late Dr. Bhupen Hazarika a legend in his life time, singer, composer, actor,poet, politician, social worker & another one late Major Dhyan Chand the great hockey legend. With declaration of Bharat Ratna, the general people in Assam are quite saddened as same was not bestowed upon late Dr. Bhupen Hazarika. The qualification for such awards now seems to be measured under standard & living, the potential to sell cause of the country & multinational company & how much profit in economic terms one can provide to them. Further it may have an eye to forthcoming general election.

How ever if a sports person was to be honoured than Late Major Dhyan Chand may have been better as he & his team gloriously showcased India in sports in very adverse condition of that period of time.

Muharram 2013 : Tezpur, Assam

To day its 15 Nov 13 also first month of the Islamic Calender. And in this holy month, our Muslim brethren in Tezpur, Assam has observed Muharram, the mourning of the death of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of Pegambar Hazrat Muhammad, at the Battle of Karbala. Who fought the battle and had pre notion that he may be killed, but to withhold just & preserv Islam against worldly vices which tried to alter Islam.

Taziya being taken out.

Salt & Politics of Colonial tendency in Assam: Independent India

To day at my village grocery shops, salt are being out of stock as people are purchasing it for stock purpose. Rumore that its cost will become Rs.3oo/- per KG from tomorrow. At petrol pump while refuelling my scooty I overheard from one of my Bihari brethren stating that he got phone call from Bihar that salt are being sold at Rs.60/- per KG... at their place in Bihar. Oh father of Nation.. what value you got from these thieves your successor ruling the nation.. your Dandi March of 12 March 1930 symbolising Civil disobedience against British rule. You have handed over this nation to the present date'd Jackal particularly Assam. Assam & North East India is slowly becoming a colonial branch of India. Rise the people of Assam & North East to salvage from what is left. Save Assam & India.

Mahatma Gandhi picking a grain of Salt at the end of Dandi march.

Present day salt packet by multinational company sold...

Wife: Reason she getting angry

The other day, she just shouted from kitchen complaining about the gas.Evening, the cupaa of tea was not served timely & milk for the kids were delayed. While at market in the evening,I got a phone call from my younger daughter informing me that dinner will not be ready in time . So I bought dinner from a local Dhabba (Restaurant). At bed time heard her speaking to my elder daughter that tomorrow tiffin will not be ready so take money from your father to eat from school canteen. These dragged on until weekend, lastly bursting into flame of fire. And then I presumed my wife is angry, because somewhere nut & bolts of our life bus has become loose or jammed. And the reason was the Gas Stove.. The life of family revolve around your Wife or your partner & her dream of a happy family revolve around to make your home comfortable. So one of her main component to make a happy home is the kitchen. And I took the cue and got it repaired ... and now happy.

May be a reason your wife or partner getting angry

Bhaona:Traditional form of Assamese Drama

Bhaona the traditional form of Assemese drama was introduced by Mahapurush Shankar Dev around 1449-1568 AD.It generaly revolve around Hindu mythological stories with a message of winning of good over evil.The dramas are called Ankiya Nat, Ankia means One act & Nat means Drama.Bhaonas are played in Namghars (village community prayer hall)especially after evening hours till early morning.Three main component are Gayan (Singers), Bayan (Musicians) and actors.

An actor in lord Shiva attire.

A nat (drama) in progress in Namghar.

Chhath Puja 2013: Snippets, Komar Basti, Salonibari, Assam

Today its 08th Oct 2013 and Chhath Puja begins with the setting Sun..

Offering prayer to the setting Sun.

Devotees & family members on the bank of water bodies.

The offering to Sun God.

Late Dr. Bhupen Hazarika & Musical heritage: Will he Survive

And with passing of time today its the 2nd death anniversary of the great ballad singer of Assam the Late Dr. Bhupen Hazarika. The singer adored & loved by each Assamese populace. However the controversy surrounding its intellectual right within his family members & one beloved still hampering timely pontification of his heritage in Assamese society. Even the local government agencies are list concern to accredit this great genius of music. Late Dr. Bhupen Hazarika was one of the learned link of musical revolution of Assam from freedom movement of India till his death in this 21st century. The student of great musical gurus during freedom movement of India, like Late. Bishnu Prasad Rabha, Late. Jyoti Prasad Agarwala to mention a few. With the passing of time the populace of Assam are concerned with incompetence and worthlessness of government agencies & education institution to safeguard the heritage of this genius. However this is Assam & the people still strongly unites to safeguard this great musical man through their own little resources and means for his immortal ballads which inspires their day to day life & living.

Bhupenda, you will always be with us the downtrodden.

Your song will lighten our dark path of life.

Deepavali 2013: Its a measurement of Money power than Religion

In recent time the festival Deepavali has become a status symbol & competitive in nature amongst the residence in Assam aka India. It is loosing the ascetic & religious tag due to too much exposure of various commercials. With cost spiraling of various commodity people still try to surpass each other by burning excessive crackers & electricity along with gambling and drinking liquor. There are situation where the poor person has to borrow money to full fill the requirement of such competition due to pressure from their dependent kids. A psychological status symbol for their friends rather the enemy . Its seen except the elders, no one are interested to offer prayer to the almighty, a very saddening status of this festival.

Prayer time this Deepavali at village Namghar (Prayer hall).

The lighting of earthen lamps around the Namghar.

The empty prayer hall.

Kali Puja significance & Assamese Society 2013

Unlike other festival Kali Puja is part & parcel of Assamese society. It has more significance then Diwali festival which generally co-inside on the same day / tithi. Its mostly performed in the mid night of Amavasya (Dark Moon phase). She is worshiped with red flower (China rose), offered animal blood / sacrifices along with chanting of tantric mantras (hymns). It is said,by worshiping goddess Kali one can obtain wealth, bliss & happiness.

Getting ready for mid night Kali puja.

Dhanteras of Dewali & Ethnic Assamese Society: India

As far as I remember few years back the urban ethnic people in Assam never use to celebrate or understood the meaning of Dhanteras of Diwali festival. With time passing & many of mainland migrant of India getting settled, local populace initially started imitating Dhanteras as a style or getting themselves adjusting for identifying through these as an Indian. However, if one happens to visit the inner ethnic villages in Assam, during this festival, you hardly can find the pomp & show of festival Diwali, except in few house hold, that is also due to some member might have resided in Urban area or in main land India. The reason of such distraction may be due to historical facts of Assam.

A shop selling utensil in this Dhanteras day at a sub-urban village in Assam.