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Kamrupi culture

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Kamrupi culture refers to the cultural norms of people of colonial Kamrup district.

Language

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The colloquial language of Kamrup are the Kamrupi dialects of Assamese.[1]

Religion

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Traditionally Hinduism is primary religion practised by Kamrupi people. Cultural development of Kamrup is influenced by Hindu way life, which is evident in day-to-day life. Kamakhya temple is referred to as the heart of Kamrup in different Puranas.[2]

Literature

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Kamrupi literature as written form begins as copper plate seals and other inscriptions of Kamrupi kings, as well as Charyapada, a major work in Eastern India. Lauhityapada, Minanatha, Hema Saraswati, Ananta Kandali, Haribara Vipra, Rudra Kandali and Bhattadeva are well known Kamrupi littérateurs.

Folklore

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Kamrupi dance are vaishnava forms of dances which are part of Kamrupi folklore.[3]

Music

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Kamrupi Lokgeet are traditional folk songs sung from immemorial times, depicting different aspects of life like wedding, lullaby and even for mosquito driveout.[4]

Festivals

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The important festivals of Kamrup region are Damhi; Bhathli, a kind of bamboo worship held in mid April, Amati and different Puja's. In winter there is a custom of mosquito drive-out by group singing known as 'Mahoho'. There are also choral songs, known as 'Ojapali', connected with the story of goddess Manasa.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Goswami, Upendranath (1970). A study on Kamrupi: a dialect of Assamese. Dept. of Historical Antiquarian Studies.
  2. ^ Sharma, Sharma, Suresh, Usha (2005). North-East India: A Panoramic View. Dept. of Historical Antiquarian Studies.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ Banerji, Projesh (1959). The folk-dance of India. Kitabistan. p. 72.
  4. ^ Sangeet Natak Akademi (1974), Sangeet natak: Issues 31-34
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