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बर' BodoCategory
Traditional PracticesSummary
Ploughing by bullocks was a common practice of the Bodos a decade or two ago. Nowadays this practice is fast losing due to mechanization of farming. It is replaced by a tractor and most farmers hire it on hourly and often considered as cheaper.
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बर' BodoCategory
Tools and InstrumentsSummary
Uwal-Gaihen is a set of two simple tools used for pounding rice and other substances.
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बर' BodoCategory
DanceSummary
Bagurumba is one of several popular Bodo traditional dances which is liked by others alike. It has its own song, music and style of dance which is colorful and attractive. It exhibits the beauty, abundance of mother nature and simplicity of the people.
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बर' BodoCategory
Literature, Scholarly WorksSummary
Boro Aijwni Aagor (Weaving patterns of Bodo Women) is a collection of various patterns of design for weaving Bodo traditional attire.
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बर' BodoCategory
Tools and Instruments, Traditional PracticesSummary
Jekhai is a fishing tool used by the Bodo community. It is made from bamboo strips.
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बर' BodoCategory
Tools and InstrumentsSummary
Khobai is a basket traps made of bamboo strips used to keep the caught fishes while fishing. It is warp and weft with long bamboo strips. Usually the shape of Khobai is like an earthen pot.
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बर' BodoCategory
History, LiteratureSummary
Bodoland Movement 1986-2001: A Dream and Reality is a collection of pictorial photo album from Bodoland Movement since 1986 to 2001. 
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बर' BodoCategory
Literature, Scholarly WorksSummary
Outline Grammar of the Kachari (Bara) Language as Spoken in District Darrang, Assam: With Illustrative Sentences, Notes, Reading Lessons, and a Short Vocabulary
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बर' BodoCategory
People, History, LiteratureSummary
A handbook on the life and philosophy of Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma (father of the Bodos).
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बर' BodoCategory
History, Literature, Scholarly WorksSummary
A book on the life and philosophy of Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma (father of the Bodos). Written by Bidyasagar Narzary.
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बर' BodoCategory
Tools and Instruments, Traditional Practices, Oral TraditionsSummary
Gambari Khamplai is a wooden plate tool made from Gambari tree. In the Bodo wedding, the bride is made to stand on the Gambari Khamplai and mother or sister of the groom sprinkle holy water and wash her feet with holy water before entering groom’s house.
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बर' BodoCategory
Dress and Ornaments, Tools and InstrumentsSummary
Dokhona is the main dress of Boro womenfolk and also the symbol of identity. It is traditionally prepared with different types of designs called 'agor' (embroideries) on the loom. But, nowadays, it is outsourced by textile companies from other states.