INFORMATION ABOUT ASSAM
ASSAM
Assam is a northeastern state of India with its capital at Dispur located in the Guwahati city. Located south of the eastern Himalayas, Assam comprises the Brahmaputra and the Barak river valleys and the Karbi Anglong and the North Cachar Hills.
Assamese culture is traditionally a hybrid one developed due to assimilation of ethno-cultural groups in the past. Therefore, both local elements or the local elements in Sanskritised forms are distinctly found.Some of the common and unique cultural traits in the region are peoples’ respect towards areca-nut and betel leaves, symbolic clothes (Gamosa, Arnai, etc), traditional silk garments and towards forefathers and elderly. Moreover, great hospitality and Bamboo culture are common.Assamese and Bodo are the major indigenous and official languages while Bengali holds official status in the some districts.
There are several important traditional festivals in Assam. Bihu is the most important and common and celebrated all over Assam. Durga Puja is another festival celebrated with great enthusiasm.Assam has a rich tradition of crafts; presently, Cane and bamboo craft, bell metal and brass craft, silk and cotton weaving, toy and mask making, pottery and terracotta work, wood craft, jewellery making, musical instruments making, etc remained as major traditions.
[Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assam]
OFFICIAL WEBSITES :
- Government of Assam : www.assamgovt.nic.in
- Assam Tourism : www.assamtourism.org
- Assam State Unit : www.assam.nic.in
- Assam Police : www.assampolice.com
- Cheif Electoral Office of Assam : ceoassam.nic.in
- Assam Legislative Assembly : assamassembly.gov.in
- Department of Environment and Forests : assamforest.in
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