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बर' BodoCategory
Dress and Ornaments, Traditional PracticesSummary
Reeling of silk from mulberry silk is a common practice of Boro womenfolk. The practice of rearing silkworm and reeling of silk give economic relief to some families. But, at present, it has been a challenge for the womenfolk to thrive in this business.
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बर' BodoCategory
Food, Traditional PracticesSummary
Rice cake is prepared from rice-flour with some ingredients such as sesame, fresh coconut powder, sugar, jaggery, etc. It is steamed with the help of a long necked-pot. It is usually prepared during festivals; but some people have commercialized it.
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बर' BodoCategory
Food, Traditional PracticesSummary
Rice cake is one of several different kinds of traditional cakes. It is made with the help of steam by placing the rice flour and other ingredients on top of a long necked pot. Among ingredients are sesame, sugar, ginger, coconut powder, etc.
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बर' BodoCategory
Dress and Ornaments, Tools and Instruments, Traditional PracticesSummary
Preparation of thread from silkworm is one of the main economic activities of womenfolk. The cocoon is first processed in boiling water and then the thread is reeled with the help of a simple tool called "thaukhri".
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बर' BodoCategory
Tools and Instruments, Traditional PracticesSummary
Sen is one of several kinds of fishing tools. It is made of bamboo and has several holes through which a fish can enter but cannot come out easily. Its model changes from place to place. Its use is decreasing fast due to non-availability of fish in water.
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Community
बर' BodoCategory
Dress and Ornaments, Tools and Instruments, Traditional PracticesSummary
Gamsa, worn around the waist, is the traditional dress used by the Bodo menfolk. It is woven using the 'Sal Khuntha' four pillars and the 'Tat sal' or handloom. This is the main dress used by a menfolk whenever they are at home and in the field.
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बर' BodoCategory
Food, Traditional PracticesSummary
Oma gwran is a traditional delicacy of the Bodo tribe. 
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बर' BodoCategory
Tools and Instruments, Traditional Practices
Digital Heritage
Community
बर' BodoCategory
Tools and Instruments, Traditional PracticesSummary
Alari Bathi is the Earthen lamp used while praying to God. It is made with clay. In Boro culture the Alari Bathi is lighted with mustard oil and thread, sometimes cotton.