A Study in Cultural Heritage of the Boros

Abstract

As a part of the scheme Grants in Aids for literary works, the book on A Study in Cultural Heritage of Boros has been sponsored by the Institute for publication. The present work is the outcome of authors extensive research works in the field of socio-cultural aspects of the Boros of the state of Assam in particular and with references to the Boros living in the neighboring states in general.The author has divided the book in three parts. In the part I, he has dwelt elaborately on various aspects such as language, food habits, dresses, ornaments, social structure, occupation, economy, social ofences etc. in the part II he deals at length with various customs, traditions, such as system of marriage, widow marriage, divorce and belief about the chastity of Boro womenfolk. In the part II, he describes and narrates various festivals of the Boros such as the Kherai, the Garja Puja, The Baisagu, Seasonal and agricultural festivals. In some cases, the author traces back the etymological origin of terms, usages and words to relate to the ancient social system and set up in which the Boros used to live.