Top 15 Lesser Known Facts of North East India
Suwalkuchi The Silk City: Suwalkuchi is a village in Assam, known as the Manchester of India.
No Dowry: Dowry is a punishable offence now, but from the very beginning in the North East region.
Stone Bridge: With a single piece of rock, this stone bridge was built during the reign of Ahom King Rudra Singha.
Living of Aryans: It is a myth that only tribes reside in this region, but In Northeast India, there are people who are Aryans.
Matriliny of Meghalaya: Where in one hand people are talking about feminism these days, In Meghalaya many tribes.
Mayong The Magical Place: Mayong is a village in Assam where black magic was practised before.
Ambubachi: Again one of the greatest fairs of North East, this is related to the fertility of the earth.
Tampul Paan: Tamul paan, known as beetle nut and leaf, is a sign of respect and eaten as a mouth freshener.
Rice Beer: Rice beer and saai mod are authentic and traditional alcohols made at home by the different.
Rice: Rice is the staple food of the people of the region.
Ima Keithel Women’s Market: As Meghalaya is a women-centric place, whether it is marriage or any other decision making.
The Warriors: We cherish the heroic moves of Shivaji and Rani lakshmibai but how many of us know about Lachit.
Asia’s First Refinery: The first oil refinery of Asia was established in Digboi, Assam, in 1901.
Sankardeva and Naamghar: Sankardeva was a great person who led the Vaishnavite Movement in Assam.
Celebration of Womanhood: In the whole North East region starting of the menstrual cycle is celebrated in a woman’s life.