The Culture of Bodos
Bodos in their ancient years used to pray their forefathers. Today they
have changed significantly - they have accepted Hinduism as their main
religion. They practice a Culture known as Bathouism. The plant
Siju is taken for the worship as a symbol of Bathou Symbol.
For the worship, a clean ground near the home or the courtyard of the
home is taken. One pair of Betelnut called Goi betel leaf called pathwi
is used as offering. The offering includes rice, milk and sugar. For the
Kherai Puja which also happens to be the most important of all
Pujas, an altar is placed in the rice field. The Bodos do not practice
dowry and caste system as per their rules of Brahma Dharma.
The main work of Bodos is tea plantation, silk worm rearing, weaving,
pig and poultry farming. They are also good bamboo craftsman. The main
festivals of Bodos include Kherai - the colorful function which
includes, drumming, singing and dancing (Bagurumba) to the rythmn of the
drums. Garja, Hapsa Hatarnai, Awnkham Gwrlwi Janai, Bwisagu and Domashi
are the other important festivals. The main cuisines of the Bodos
include Narzi, Onla and Oma Bedor.
.......The people which
we see in the normal day to day life are ones – who speak
the same language, wear almost the same clothes and have the
same variety of food. So where is the question of Tribes being
ALIVE come from? And do they exist. For all those who are in
doubt – there are tribes in India. Several of them and
covering all the parts of the country..........
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