Festivals and Ceremonies of the Nepalese of Assam

by Monmi Kakati | 2024 | 47,644 words

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Summary: This essay studies the festivals and ceremonies of the Nepalese society of Assam by exploring their rich folklore and cultural practices with special reference to Sonitpur district. The study covers the distinct traditions, rituals, and folklore elements like music, dance, and attire, showcasing the vibrant culture of the Nepalese. The research particularly focuses on the Sonitpur District due to its high concentration of Nepalese. It examines the historical migration patterns, settlement in Assam, and the community's assimilation into the Assamese society

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Acknowledgement

+ Chapter 1 - Introduction

. Part 1 - Land and People (of Assam)

. Part 2 - Population Pattern (of Assamese Nepali)

. Part 3 - The Migration of the Nepalese in Assam

. Part 4 - Significance and Importance of the Study

. Part 5 - Aims and Objectives of the Study

. Part 6 - Area of the study

. Part 7 - Scope of the study

. Part 8 - Review of Literature

. Part 9-10 - Methodology and Limitation of the study

. References used in Chapter 1

+ Chapter 2 - Society and Religion

. Part 1 - Ethnic groups of the Assamese-Nepali

. Part 2 - Social Stratification (of the Nepalese people)

. Part 3 - Language and Literature (of the Nepalese in Assam)

. Part 4 - Folk literatures (of the Nepalese people)

. Part 5 - Folk-beliefs (of the Nepalese society)

. Part 6 - Religion (of the Nepalese society in Assam)

. Part 7 - Economic Condition (of the Nepalese of Assam)

. Part 8a - Education (of the Nepalese society)

. Part 8b - Contribution of Nepalese in Spread of Education:

. References used in Chapter 2

+ Chapter 3 - Festivals of the Nepalese of Assam

. Introduction to the concept of Festival celebrations

. Part 1-4 - Different types of Festivals

. Part 5 - Festivals of Nepalese of Assam—Introduction

. Part 5.1 - Seasonal Festivals of the Nepalese of Sonitpur District of Assam

. Part 5.1.1 - Basanta Kalin Utsav (spring festival)

. Part 5.1.2 - Grismokalin Utsav (summer festival)

. Part 5.1.3 - Barsakalin Utsav (Rainy season/Monsoon festival) and Tij

. Part 5.1.4a - The autumn festival of Dashain (or Dasain)

. Part 5.1.4b - The autumn festival of Tihar

. Part 5.1.5 - Sitkalin Utsav (winter festival) and Holi

. Part 5.2 - Calendric Festivals of the Nepalese of Sonitpur District of Assam

. Part 5.2.1 - The Akshaya Tritiya festival

. Part 5.2.2 - The Baisakhe Purnima festival

. Part 5.2.3 - The Thuli Ekadashi festival

. Part 5.2.4 - The Guru Purnima festival

. Part 5.2.5 - The Naga Panchami festival

. Part 5.2.6 - The Rishi Tarpani or Janai Purnima festival

. Part 5.2.7 - The Janmashtami festival

. Part 5.2.8 - The Kushe Aunsi festival

. Part 5.2.9 - The Ganesh Chaturthi festival

. Part 5.2.10 - The Rishi Panchami festival

. Part 5.2.11 - The Sohra Saradh festival

. Part 5.2.12 - The Maghe Sankranti festival

. Part 5.2.13 - The Saraswati Puja festival

. Part 5.2.14 - The Sosthani Brato festival

. Part 5.2.15 - The Shivaratri festival

. Part 5.2.16 - The Rama Navami festival

. Part 5.2.17 - The Bhanu Jayanti festival

. Part 5.3 - Limited Participation Festivals of the Nepalese of Sonitpur District of Assam

. Part 5.3.1 - The Godh Dhup festival

. Part 5.3.2 - The Sansari Puja festival

. Part 5.3.3 - The Bagat festival

. Part 5.3.4 - The Dangoria Puja festival

. Part 5.3.5 - The Burhi Goju Puja festival

. References used in Chapter 3

+ Chapter 4 - Ceremonies of the Nepalese of Assam

. Part 1-2 - Introduction and the Sixteen Samskaras

. Part 3 - Ceremonies observed in the Nepalese society of Assam

. Part 1 - Significance of the Festivals in Nepali Society

. Part 3.1 - Nepalese ceremonies related to birth

. Part 2 - Significance of the Ceremonies in Nepali society

. Part 3.2a - Ceremonies related to marriage—Introduction

. Part 3 - Changing nature of festivals and ceremonies in present day society

. Part 3.2b - Pre-Marriage Ceremonies

. References used in Chapter 5

. Part 3.2c - Post-Marriage function of Assamese Nepalese

. Part 4 - Ceremonies related to Death

. References used in Chapter 4

Chapter 5 - Significance of the Festivals and Ceremonies

Chapter 6a - Summary and Conclusion

Chapter 6b - Findings of the Study

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