Kamrupi culture
Kamrupi culture refers to the cultural norms of people of Kamrup.
Language
A dialect of Eastern Magadhi Prakrit, developed into the languages of North Bengal and Assamese language[1] The colloquial language of Kamrup is the Kamrupi dialects of Assamese.[2]
Religion
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.[3]
Literature
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
Kamrupi dance are vaishnava forms of dances which are part of Kamrupi folklore.[4]
Music
Kamrupi Lokgeet are traditional folk songs sung from immemorial times, depicting different aspects of life like wedding, lullaby and even for mosquito driveout.[5]
Festivals
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
References
- ^ "North Bengal and Assam did not get their language from Bengal proper but directly from the west. Magadhi Apabhramsa, in fact, may be considered as branching out eastwards and southwards in three directions. To the North·East it developed into Northern Bengali and Assamese, to the south into Oriya and between the two into Bengali." (Kakati 1941:5)
- ^ Goswami, Upendranath (1970). A study on Kamrupi: a dialect of Assamese. Dept. of Historical Antiquarian Studies.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Sharma, Sharma, Suresh, Usha (2005). North-East India: A Panoramic View. Dept. of Historical Antiquarian Studies.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Banerji, Projesh (1959). The folk-dance of India. Kitabistan. p. 72.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Sangeet Natak Akademi (1974), Sangeet natak: Issues 31-34
- Kataki, Banikanta (1941), Assamese: Its Formation and Development, Gauhati, Assam: Government of Assam
