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बर' BodoCategory
History, LiteratureSummary
बड' खुगालाइसि 'The Bodo' - A mouthpiece of the Bodo Sahitya Sabha (BSS), i.e., Bodo Literary Society. It is an important mouthpiece annually published by the BSS which covers different genres.
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बर' BodoCategory
Dress and OrnamentsSummary
Dokhona is the traditional dress for Boro womenfolk. It has a vibrant and colorful look with beautiful designs. Many people have taken to this for commercial purposes. But outsourcing of it by textile companies is posing a challenge to the local weavers.
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Community
बर' BodoCategory
Tools and InstrumentsSummary
A fish container is made of bamboo and may be found in different sizes. It is normally fastened by a string and then tied on the waist of the gatherer to the right so s/he can drop the fish inside it. It has small holes to allow any water pass through.
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Community
बर' BodoCategory
Tools and Instruments, Traditional PracticesSummary
A staircase is common for a double-storeyed building, but sometimes one or more pieces of log is commonly used as a staircase in Bodo households even when the house is not double-storeyed. It makes the steps firmer and easier.
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Community
बर' BodoCategory
Tools and Instruments, History, Traditional PracticesSummary
Traditionally, there used to be only one or two ring-wells for the entire village. But later it became very common to be constructed in almost every household. With modernization, nowadays, it has been replaced by tube-wells and electronic pump machines.
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Community
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
DimasaCategory
FoodSummary
A seasonal dish which is available mostly in summer season when young bamboo shoots sprout.
Digital Heritage
Community
DimasaCategory
Dress and OrnamentsSummary
This necklace is made with colourful microbeads where the pattern is same as traditional dress Rijamphain Beren or Rikhaosa 
Digital Heritage
Community
DimasaCategory
Dress and OrnamentsSummary
This necklace is made with micro beads of any colour with coral and silver beads in between.
Digital Heritage
Community
DimasaCategory
Dress and OrnamentsSummary
Chest wrapper with the stripes of different bright colours like white, yellow, green, red , orange and black. This dress is worn by female in special occasions like marraige, dance and festivals.
Digital Heritage
Community
DimasaCategory
Dress and OrnamentsSummary
Necklace made with coins.