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बर' BodoCategory
Tools and Instruments, Traditional PracticesSummary
A cowshed is an integral part of Bodo household. Normally it is constructed to the front or the entrance of the house for convenience. In some villages it may be seen encircled by strong bamboo fence all the sides for safety. It is common in villages.
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Community
बर' BodoCategory
Tools and Instruments, Traditional PracticesSummary
Swrkhi is a spinning tool made of bamboo. It is used for winding threads and to hold sorted threads before setting the loom for weaving. It is still used in Boro traditional weaving practices especially in the rural areas.
Digital Heritage
Community
बर' BodoCategory
Traditional Practices, Oral TraditionsSummary
Jaliputli Haba is a sacred festival where two idols, bride and groom are invoked through rituals, singing and dancing around it. A community feast follows the rituals and merry-making. This is not a common festival for the entire community.
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Community
बर' BodoCategory
Dance, Traditional PracticesSummary
Jaliputli Haba is one of the traditional worship practices of the Bodos where two idols, bride and groom, made out of straw, are decorated with new clothes and wreaths, then wedded. It is then considered auspicious, believed to have the power of blessing.
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Community
बर' BodoCategory
Literature, Scholarly WorksSummary
The first issue of news bulletin "Bathou Santhou" brought out by Dularai Bathou Gouthum (All Bathou Mahasabha)
Digital Heritage
Community
बर' BodoCategory
Literature, Scholarly WorksSummary
A Bodo pictorial book prepared using WeSay software developed by SIL International for beginners.Digital Heritage
Community
बर' BodoCategory
SongsSummary
Recorded children's song sung by Mr. Bhaben Boro (Kalaigaon) and his friends
Digital Heritage
Community
बर' BodoCategory
Traditional Practices, Oral TraditionsSummary
Jaliputli Haba is one of the ancient worship practices of the Bodos where two idols, bride and groom are made out of straw and decorated with new clothes and wreaths for worship. Men, women, young and old take part in singing and dancing around the altar.
Digital Heritage
Community
बर' BodoCategory
Traditional PracticesSummary
'Bonsali' Firewood store. This is found in all Bodo villages who still cook their meals by using firewoods. The culture of using LPG has very recently come to the Bodo society. But most of the Bodo families store firewoods in this manner.
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Community
बर' BodoCategory
Dress and OrnamentsSummary
Dr. Stephen Morey, La Trobe University and Dr. Surath Narzary in Aronai. Aronai is a traditional scarf used by the Bodos to felicitate a guest or to honor people. It is greatly used nowadays in ceremonial occasions, meetings & conferences. 
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Community
बर' BodoCategory
Dress and Ornaments, Traditional PracticesSummary
Indi shawl, prepared from mulberry silk by the Bodo women in villages. It is used mostly by womenfolk on special occasions. They sell them in the nearby weekly markets or to the whole-sellers. Its production is declining due to non-availability of silk.
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Community
बर' BodoCategory
Traditional PracticesSummary
Jaliputli Haba, wedding of fake idols, is one of the ancient worship practices of the Bodos. It is celebrated in summer (May/June) to invoke the rain God for sufficient rain and good crops. It is still celebrated in Jarkona village under Kamrup district.