Explore Assam: Stories, Culture, Rituals, and Traditions
As a native of Assam, I've grown up immersed in its rich culture, unique traditions, language, and everyday life. This growing archive preserves these stories before they fade from memory.
Explore authentic tales and cultural insights from one of India's most beautiful and least understood regions. Whether you're curious about Assam's festivals, rituals, local customs, or history, this collection offers a closer look at what makes Assam truly special.
This page serves as an archive of my newsletter posts published on Substack. Click any title below to read the full story on the original site.
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Why I Write About Assam
Magh Bihu: The Heart of Assam's Harvest Festival
Threads of Assam: Weaving Heritage and Culture into Every Fiber
The Brahmaputra: Life and Legacy in Perpetual Flow
Tamul Paan: Assam's Time-honored Ritual of Hospitality
The Namghar: A Spiritual and Cultural Heartbeat of Assam
Majuli and Charaideo Moidams: Guardians of Assam's Heritage
Khaar and Masor Tenga: A Culinary Journey Through Assam’s Land and River
Bamboo: The Heartbeat of Assam's Culture and Sustainability
Bohag Bihu: Celebrating the Spirit of Renewal in Assam
Adorning Assam: The Art and Legacy of Assamese Jewelry
Assamese: A Language of Unity in a Land of Diversity
Echoes from Assam: How Ledo and Dinjan Quietly Shaped World War II
Steeped in Assam: The Legacy and Craft of Assam's Tea
Poita Bhat and Scrambled Eggs with Khorisa
O Mur Apunar Dekh
Threads of Tradition
Kaziranga: Where the Wild Rhinos Roam
Forging Tradition
Kati Bihu: The Quiet Light Between Seasons
Sivasagar: Assam’s Timeless Legacy
Echoes of Resistance: Assam’s Literary Voices in Conversation with America
Sattriya Dance: Assam’s Sacred Rhythm and Spiritual Legacy
Beyond the Heat: The Story of Assam’s Bhut Jolokia