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Thungri.jpg
Community
बर' Bodo
Category
Tools and Instruments, Traditional Practices
Summary
Thungri is a type of sword of the Bodo community which is made up of iron blade. It is sharp and it resembles strength and purity.
siphung gwlao.jpg
Community
बर' Bodo
Category
Tools and Instruments, Traditional Practices
Summary
Siphung Gwlao is a musical instrument which is tubular in shape that is played by blowing a specially shaped opening. Siphung Gwlao is made with the branch of thai bamboo.
zangkha.jpg
Community
बर' Bodo
Category
Tools and Instruments
Summary
Zangkha is a household appliance. It is mainly observed among the Bodo community of Goalpara area. It is made from bamboo. The main application of the Zangkha is to use it as a plate to throw away the dirt.
Slikdiphang
Community
Dimasa
Category
Flora and Fauna
Summary
This plant's root i.e. Turmeric is used as spices in the food.
Thamphima
Community
Dimasa
Category
Flora and Fauna
Thampi
Community
Dimasa
Category
Flora and Fauna
Jgai Miyungma
Community
Dimasa
Category
Flora and Fauna
Jujuba
Community
Dimasa
Category
Flora and Fauna
Yungshima
Community
Dimasa
Category
Flora and Fauna
Riku Dima
Community
Dimasa
Category
Dress and Ornaments
Summary
The term is used to refer to the Border Design found in Dimasa traditional cloths. It includes geometrical, dotted, plants, animals, flowers, etc. Each of the Riku Dima has its own unique name.
Pangsla
Community
Dimasa
Category
Traditional Practices
Summary
One of the Dimasa's traditional entrance gates.
खोथिया फुनाय
Community
बर' Bodo
Category
Traditional Practices
Summary
Rice transplantation is a common practice among the Bodo people. Before transplantation, the seedling is uprooted from the ground and it is mostly done by women.