THE CULTURAL LIFE OF THE BODOS IN ASSAM WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO THE BATHOW RELIGION
Keywords:
ethno-linguistic, bathouism, weaving, BTR.,,Abstract
The Bodos represent a significant ethno linguistic community in Assam, India,
recognized for their unique culture and language. They are regarded as the largest tribe
speaking the Boro language in Northeast India and belong to the broader Bodo-Kachari family.
The Bodos possess a vibrant history and are thought to be some of the earliest settlers of the
Brahmaputra Valley. The Bodo people possess a unique and vibrant culture characterized by
their traditional clothing, special dances, songs, and religious beliefs such as Bathouism. They
are recognized for their craftsmanship and weaving abilities, which have been inherited through
generations. A large number of Bodos live in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), an
autonomous area located in Assam.
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