-: Assam :-
The stunning grandeur of its dense tracts of tropical orests,interspersed with emerald patchwork quilts of paddy and lush tea gradens, showcase the lifegiving largesse of the mighty River Brahmaputra that dominates the world of this land and its people.'Son of Brahma' the greater river that wends its way from the Mansarovar Lake in the higher reaches of the Tibetan plateau through Arunachal and on to the plains of Assam ,the second largest state in the North East
The alluvial plains of the Assam valley (100 km at its widest enjoy an abundance of natural riches.The states is the largest producer of timber and tea in the country and it has oldest oil refinery in India.
Assam, often called the gateway to North-East India
Assam the rich, green land of rolling plains and dense forests is the gateway to the north eastern part of India. The mighty Brahmaputra river that has its origins in Tibet charts its majestic course through this state. This mystic land of eternal blue hills and beautiful rivers is renowned for its tea, rich flora and fauna, the world famous one horned rhinoceros and other rare species of wildlife on the verge of extinction. Barring Africa, there is perhaps no part of the world where such a variety of wildlife exists
Fairs & Festivals
BIHU:
Marking the beginning of agricultural season is Assam's most important festival bihu.It is celebrated during mid-april with much pomp and gaiety. |
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BAISHAGU:
Celebrated during mid-April, Baishagu is the most cherished festival of boro tribe and heralds the New Year.
ALI-AI-LIGANG:
ALI-AI-LIGANG is the colourful annual festival of Mishing tribe .It is held on the first wednesday of the month of 'Ginmur Polo'(February-March).The ceremonial sowing of paddy starts on this day.
RONGKER:
Rongker, the most important festival of the Karbis, is celebrated in April to Propitiate different gods and goddesses for the well being of the entire village.
Rajini Gabra & Harni gabra :
Rajini Gabra & Harni gabra ia an annual festival of Dimasa tribe. This socio-religious festival is celebrated before starting new cultivation.
Baikho :
The Rabha tribe celebrates the Baikho festival during the spring season in order to propitiate the goddess of wealth 'Baikho'.
Bohaggiyo Bishu :
Bohaggiyo Bishu, the spring festival of the Deoris-one of the four divisions of chutia tribe, is fascinating.
Ambubashi Mela:
Ambubashi, the most important festival of Kamakhya temple, is celebrated in mid -june every year. Thousands of devotees throng the temple on this auspicious occasion.
Tea festival:-
Celebrated with pomp and show during January -February.
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