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Dimasa Women Society: Handloom, Weaving, Household, Agriculture & More

 One of the oldest tribes of Assam is popularly known as “ Dimasa ”. The Dimasa tribe particularly occupies a special status in the history of Assam contributing its cultural heritage towards making the tradition of the tribal community spontaneous. As per the sources, Dimasas are one of the communities in the North-Eastern part of India that underwent a process of state formation in pre-modern times. Though writing is normally associated with a state, nothing much is known about the Dimasa state (Dimaraji) until the advent of the Ahoms in the early 13 th century. The Dimasa tribes are said to be the earliest inhabitants of the Brahmaputra valley. The word Dimasa means “ Children of the big river ” which connotes the Brahmaputra River. The Dimasa Kacharis ruled Kopili and Dhansiri valley during the early medieval times but with the expansion of the Ahom Kingdom, they gradually fatback towards the south and ultimately confined themselves to the North Cachar Hills (presently Dima...

Learn Bodo Language Through English Online (English to Bodo)

  Bodo language  (also called Boro ) is one of the most prominent languages of Northeast India. Originally, the language belongs to the Sino-Tibetan language family. This language is closely related to the Dimasa , Kokborok , and Garo languages of Assam , Tripura, and Meghalaya . The Bodo language is one of the 22 languages recognized by the government of India and included in the 8th schedule of the Indian constitution. Basic Greetings in Bodo Knowing a few basic phrases and words in Bodo. This is the best way to learn the Bodo language. Hello – Khulumbai! Welcome – Ador khalamnai Whats up? - Ma khalamdw? Whats your name? - Nwngni munga ma? How are you? - Ma khobor? Good morning – Gwjwn fungbili! Good night – Gwjwn hor Bye – Gwjwngthu! 45+ Basic Bodo Words and Phrases Besides greetings, these are some useful phrases and Bodo words to memorise. No. English Bodo 1 Hi/Hello Khulumbai 2 What is yo...
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