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If I am asked to name the greatest personality of Assam, who has contributed most to the Assamese life and culture, I would not have any hesitation in taking the name of Srimata Sankardeva as my choice. I am sure my co-patriots of the state wouldn’t differ on my choice, for, there is none in the history of Assam who has exercised so much influence on Assamese way of life, culture, literature and religion as Sankardeva has done.In fact, without his noble contributions the Assamese culture and literature would not have been what it is today. The footprints of this ‘Mahapurusha (great soul) are still visible on the present-day Assam. ADVERTISEMENTS: Sankardeva was born at Alipukhuri, near Bordowa in the present district of Nagaon, in the year 1449. He lost…

Assam, known as the land of blue hills and red river, is also a land of many feasts and festivals, which are marked by music, dance, mirth, gaiety, community sharing, and spiritual colouring. Among these, Bihu is the most impressive and prominent. Bihu is the chief festival of the people of Assam celebrated by everyone irrespective of caste, creed, and race. Assamese celebrate three types of Bihus in a year- Rongaali Bihu or Bohaag Bihu, Kati Bihu or Kongaali Bihu and Magh Bihu or Bhogaali Bihu.The word ‘Bihu’ comes from the Sanskrit word ‘Vishu’. The Bihus are closely associated with the farmer’s life, which characterises ancient rural Assamese life. It marks three distinct phases in the cultivation of paddy-the native crop of Assam. Bohaag Bihu marks the advent of planting…

Assam has been aptly described by some as ‘the Shangrila of the North-Eastern India’ – a state having breathtaking scenic beauty, rarest floras and faunas, lofty hills, lush tea gardens, undulating plains, mighty waterways, dense forests, fertile valleys, etc. It lies as a jewel of exquisite beauty and charm on the Northeastern horizon of India. Since the days of Hiuen-Tsang it has fascinated the rest of the world with her aura of myth and mysteries, history and folklore, music and dance.Known as Pragjyotishpura (land of Eastern lights) in ancient time and Kamrupa in medieval times, Assam is the anglicised name for the state. The name of the state may have come from the word ‘Ahom the people who migrated to the Brahmaputra valley in the early 13th century and gave…

Sample essay on Inter-School Tournament for school and college students. “All work and no play make Jack a dull boy”. Games and sports are an integral part of education. They assist in the overall development of a child. A healthy mind resides in a healthy body, sports and games keep a student physically healthy and fit. Moreover, merely bookish knowledge will produce only bookworms. Hence, sports have become an essential part of the curriculum of schools everywhere. Our school too stresses upon this aspect of education and provides coaching to various sports to help students develop interest towards sports. We have games like Crickets, Hockey, Basket Ball, Volley Ball, Table Tennis, Athletics and Gymnastics –a wide variety from which the students can choose according to their interests. ADVERTISEMENTS: The culmination…

Essay on Crowd Behaviour – Crowd behaviour, represents a form of collective behaviour. Crowd behaviour virtually stems from the crowd situations.1. “A crowd is a set of people who are physically close together and share a common con­cern”—Wallace and Wallace.2. “A crowd is a temporary collection of people reacting together to stimuli”—Horton and Hunt. ADVERTISEMENTS: 3. “Crowd is a collectivity of substantial number of individuals responding within a limited space to some object of attention.Examples: A group of bus passengers forming a crowd near a roadside canteen on the highway when the driver stops the bus for light refreshment. Image Source: openreflections.files.wordpress.com2. A group of people gathered in a bus stand or railway station waiting for their relevant vehicles. ADVERTISEMENTS: 3. A group of people gathered in a fish market…

An Indian wedding is a grand occasion, very colorful and very lavish with a lot of pomp and show. The festivities of the Indian Wedding begin at least a week in advance. The guests, the get together, the music and dance all are a part of this extravaganza.It is no silent affair. It is one of the most crucial events in the life of every Indian mother, father, daughter, son, brother or sister etc. The word ‘Indian Wedding’ carries a whole baggage of an entire fortune which people long to spend. An Indian wedding is not just a day’s affair. It starts with the hunt for the perfect match followed by celebrations, lasting at least for a week, before marriage. ADVERTISEMENTS: An Indian wedding is almost like a festival, the…

Every school allots one day in a year for honoring its achievers and so this day is very special.A lot of planning and preparation goes into making it a day to be remembered by all. In my school nearly all the students become a part of this special day, some are involved in organizing, some are a part of the discipline, reception, hospitality committees etc. and about 300 are the participants, either in the choir or the dance/ drama group. ADVERTISEMENTS: The Prize Day is the annual feature of every school. It is the most awaited Event for the achievers. It is the recognition of the hard work put in by al student through out the year.The sound of applause, when the student goes! up to the stage, to claim…

Human trafficking is just another name for modern-day slavery, wherein the victims involved are forced, coerced and deceived into labour and sexual exploitation.The figures are scary. Almost 6, 00,000 to 8, 00,000 women and children are annually trafficked across national borders. This does not account for the numbers that are trafficked within their own countries. ADVERTISEMENTS: Most human trafficking victims are actually duped into the trade by the false promises made regarding job opportunities. Many women from third world countries are lured into this trade with the bait of false marriages. Many of the victims are forced either directly with violence or indirectly with psychological blackmail into the trade.Once they enter the countries of trade their passports are confiscated and with no money, no shelter, and no one to turn…

Democracy‘, the ancient Greek word literally means ‘rule by the demos’. The term ‘demos’ is generally translated as ‘the people’ and ‘the people’ implies the whole population, particularly the adult population, of a tribe, a territory or a country.The entire population or the collectivity obviously comprises a multitude of individuals as units. ADVERTISEMENTS: It is well known that no two individuals in a collectivity— mechanical or organic—can be alike, as their needs and aspirations differ even as their physical and mental compositions differ.Naturally, their views, notions, beliefs and habits are not similar and yet the concept and practice of and the rule of/by the people, however disparate, is very much in existence. Image Source: nationalvanguard.org‘In practice, by ‘the people’, we mean the majority of the people. As such, in a…

Indian culture has been shaped by its long history, and its diverse geography. The ancient heritage of the Indus Valley Civilization has been preserved even while absorbing customs, traditions, and rituals from both immigrants and invaders.India’s different religions followed by its vast populace have contributed to making its culture as diverse as it is unique. The epics of Hinduism – the Ramayana and the Mahabharata which serve as folk epics have greatly influenced Indian culture. ADVERTISEMENTS: The fabric of Indian folk culture has been spun with yarns from different cultures: the Persian, Arabic, Turkish, and English cultures. And it is this cultural diversity that makes Indian folk culture interesting and colourful.Indian folk culture is so varied that it would be difficult to generalise it. However, as with all folk cultures…