Assamese Culture

Experience the vibrant Assam Mahotsav in Jorhat, a two-week cultural festival showcasing Assamese heritage, handloom, handicrafts, traditional music, and local artisans. Explore unique crafts, enjoy folk performances, and celebrate Assam’s rich traditions!

Experience the vibrant Brahmaputra Beach Festival in Guwahati, Assam – a unique blend of adventure sports, cultural performances, and traditional games held every January along the scenic Brahmaputra River.

Gurdwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib in Dhubri, Assam, is a sacred Sikh shrine dedicated to the ninth Sikh Guru. It serves as a spiritual hub promoting Sikh teachings of equality, justice, and selfless service, while fostering communal harmony. The Gurdwara also offers langar (community meals) to all, regardless of background, and stands as a symbol of peace and unity in the region.

Discover the significance of Buddha Purnima in the Tai Phake community of Assam. Learn about their unique rituals, prayers, meditation, and cultural celebrations that honor Lord Buddha’s teachings of peace and enlightenment.

Karam Puja is a traditional tribal festival celebrated by the Santhal, Oraon, and Munda communities to honor the Karam tree, symbolizing nature, harvest, and prosperity.

Mohoho is a traditional folk festival celebrated in the lower Assam region of India. This cultural celebration is most prominent in the districts of...

Chomangkan is a sacred Karbi death ceremony, a grand and elaborate last rite to ensure the peaceful journey of the departed soul. Rongkar is a traditional Karbi spring festival celebrated for community well-being, seeking divine blessings for prosperity and a good harvest.

Kati Bihu is a traditional Assamese festival that symbolizes hope and patience, reflecting gratitude for nature during the agricultural lean season through rituals, prayers, and community bonding.

The Gamocha, a symbol of Assamese culture, is a traditional handwoven cloth representing identity, respect, and heritage in Assam.

OjaPali is a traditional Assamese folk dance that blends narrative singing, dance, and drama, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Assam.

Explore Chaklang, the timeless Ahom wedding tradition, preserving the rich cultural heritage and ancestral rituals of Assam's Ahom community.

Bhaona is a traditional Assamese performing art blending drama, music, and dance, created by Srimanta Sankardeva to convey religious messages and the triumph of good over evil.