ASSAM AND ITS BEAUTY

ASSAM AND ITS BEAUTY

Assam a land of natural beauty, which lies in the northeast part of India, a  place of hills and mountains covered by the greenery. With the essence of greenery, it also has diverse cultures, people and clothing. Life is simply wonderful here in Assam.

Assam is a ‘melting pot’ of different cultures

There is no place else like home, it is a ‘melting pot’ of different cultures, faith and ethnicities and is truly a symbolization of “unity in a great diversity”. It can rightfully be termed as a Mini India in this northeastern heartland. People from across the seven states in its cluster as well as from the rest of India call it home. Even though it cannot be compared to any metro cities in terms of infrastructure and wealth, herein lies the true spirit of an independent and united India. 

Language 

Majority of the population is lower middle class but is very simple, down to earth and broad-minded in nature. People from all religions and ethnicity live here in peaceful coexistence. The lingua franca is Assamese but most people speak Hindi as well, along with English.

Geography of Assam and its culture

Assam shares a boundary with all the states of Northeast India and serves as a doorway to the secrets of the seven sisters. This land has its deepest roots to the mighty Brahmaputra

River which overpowers the landscape and has shaped both culture and the environment.

Ethnicity of Assam 

It has a diverse culture of several groups and indigenous communities of various origins. The ethnic groups of Assam can be grouped into hill tribes and plain tribes, each with their distinct languages and culture. The cultural diversity of this state is rich in classical religions as well as tribal heritage. The difference in local culture, language and cuisine can be experienced across the state.

The population of Assam is a broad racial intermixture of Mongolian, Indo-Burmese, Indo-Iranian and Aryan origin. The hilly tracks of Assam are mostly inhabited by the tribes of Mongolian origin. This broad racial intermixture is the native of the state of Assam, called their language and the people ``Asomiya'' or ``Assamese'' which is also the state language of Assam.

Festival of Assam 

The most important social and cultural celebrations are the three Bihu festivals observed with great enthusiasm irrespective of caste, creed and religious affinity. The Bohag Bihu, celebrated in mid-April, is the most important one. It is also known as Rangaali Bihu ("rang" means merry-making and fun). It is observed by dancing and singing in open spaces as well as in the houses. The second important Bihu, Magh Bihu, is a harvest festival celebrated in mid-January. It is celebrated with community feasts and bonfires. It is also known as the Bhogaali Bihu ("bhog" means enjoyment and feasting). The third Bihu festival is observed in mid-October. It is also known as the Kangaali Bihu ("kangaali" means poor) because by this time of the year which is before the harvest is brought home, the stock of foodgrains is low in a common man's house.

Major Cities

Dispur is the capital of Assam and is a suburb of Guwahati, the largest city in the region that connects mainland India to the northeastern frontier. Guwahati is a historic city of the Brahmaputra river civilization and is the most important commercial centre for the region.

Other important urban areas such as Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Tinsukia and Tezpur emerged due to the growth of the tea industry and oil refineries in the region. Most of the human habitation is located along the fertile plains of the Brahmaputra river where the people live simple lives in small cities, towns and villages. 

Tourist importance 

Located in the eastern part of India, it is also one of the least explored regions of the country. Divided into two major regions by the mighty Brahmaputra; Upper and Lower Assam, the state boasts of its pristine beauty, vibrant cultures, historical significances, and several other indigenous aspects. The countryside of Assam appears lush green due to its estates of tea plantations, never-ending paddy fields and large forest cover. 

The roads are constructed between the beautiful tea gardens which give you a feeling of pure, divine & richness to your soul during a joy ride across. The dew drops on those tea leaves give pure and happy morning to people of Assam. The landscape is also dotted with thousands of riverine islands and sand bars on the banks of Brahmaputra during its long course through the plains. The state is surrounded by mountains and hills on all sides that often loom in the distant horizon and adds to the scenery.

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