Women Centric Festivals and Rituals in Assamese Folklore

Authors

  • Dr. Kalpana Tayeng

Abstract

Folk festivals are the cultural heritage, tradition and soul to a particular tribe and community.
Different tribes across the world celebrate various festivals in their own way. They are usually associated
with the socio-religious life of the people. In Assam, various festivals are also being celebrated at different
times on different occasions. Women centric festivals, where the festivals revolve round the life of women,
are remarkable among the celebrated festivals. Most of the tribes of Assam live on agriculture, hence the
festivals are primarily agriculture centric. Apart from these, there are some other social and religious
festivals. In Assam, usually the women centric festivals such as Apeshori Sabah, aai Sabah, Subosoni sabah
etc. are religious.

Published

2020-03-25

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