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Community
Dimasa
Category
History, Oral Traditions
Summary
Hawarma is famous for its oral history of the royal tanks from the reigns of Raja Tamradhvaj Hasnu and Raja Krishna Chandra Hasnu in the 17th and 18th centuries. Presently, these tanks like Baro Hal and Padda Dighir Par have been converted to fisheries.
Community
Dimasa
Category
People, History, Oral Traditions
Summary
The Gor Ail hillock is a historical significance to the Dimasa Kachari history, as it bears its name, Gor Ail (in Sylheti Bengali ‘Came home’), after the retreat of Dimasa soldiers in the hillock after a battle with Burmese soldiers in the 18th century.
Community
Dimasa
Category
People, History, Oral Traditions
Summary
This is an ancient temple of goddess Ranachandi which was built during the reign of Dimasa Kachari king and still standing in the good condition near the northern Singhadwar of the capital.
Community
Dimasa
Category
History, Oral Traditions, Scholarly Works
Sanni.jpg
Community
Dimasa
Category
Tools and Instruments
Summary
This particular tool is used by Dimasa people for straining rice wine.
Wadu ni Gonthai.jpg
Community
Dimasa
Category
Tools and Instruments
Summary
'Wadu ni Gonthai' is a traditional instrument made of thread for creating and experimenting designs (Rikhu) before being woven in the clothes.
Khaojep.jpg
Community
Dimasa
Category
Tools and Instruments
Summary
it is a traditional bamboo made ornament casket of Dimasa people.
Daphlamdu jebyaba Khangkra.jpg
Community
Dimasa
Category
Tools and Instruments
Summary
The above photo is of a traditional basket of Dimasa people usually used as a cage for keeping Ducks.
Giship.jpg
Community
Dimasa
Category
Tools and Instruments, Traditional Practices
Summary
A 'Giship' is a bamboo made traditional hand fan of Dimasa people.
Khasa ni Makhamdu.jpg
Community
Dimasa
Category
Tools and Instruments
Summary
'Khasa ni Makhamdu' is a traditional Bronze made cooking vessel, used by Dimasa people.
Kharikho.jpg
Community
Dimasa
Category
Tools and Instruments, Traditional Practices
Summary
Kharikho is a traditional tool of Dimasa people for straining 'Khari' (Alkali).
Khamplu.jpg
Community
Dimasa
Category
Tools and Instruments, Traditional Practices
Summary
Khamplu is a traditional Bamboo made container or basket of Dimasa people.