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Assamese means something in the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryAssamese.—same as Asamīyā; language and alphabet of Assam, the alphabet being sometimes called Bengali-Assamese. Note: assamese is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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Full-text (+826): Kumar, Asamiya, Jeth, Kalita, Aahar, Aghon, Kayastha, Phagun, Puh, Kati, Magh, Orunodoi, Maral-ghar, Dviphalabaddha, Kathi, Nalia, Chaowni, Chaowni, Ladimba, Marali.
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Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Architecture (c): Developing of the Assamese Homestead and Campus < [Chapter 3]
Development (c): Aryan Influence < [Chapter 3]
Vernacular Architecture and Social Folk Custom < [Chapter 9]
A Case for Preparation of Modern Bilingual < [January – March, 2007]
Vision < [January 1971]
Subjectivism in Assamese Literature < [April-June 1942]
Puppetry in Assam (by Gitali Saikia)
Puppet in Folk belief < [Chapter 4]
Folk Theatre Forms of Assam (Introduction) < [Chapter 6]
Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) (by Bhagyashree Sarma)
3. The Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa and Modern Music < [Chapter 6 - Modern Relevance of Different Art Forms and Architecture]
The Agnistoma Somayaga in the Shukla Yajurveda (by Madan Haloi)
Part 2: Vājasaneyī Saṃhitā (Introduction) < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Lord Hayagriva in Sanskrit Literature (by Anindita Adhikari)
Yoginī Tantra < [Chapter 6]
Worship (with and without form of image) < [Chapter 6]
Mythological aspect of Hayagrīva in different Purāṇas < [Chapter 4]