Festivals
Overview
- •Majuli or Majoli is the largest island in the Brahmaputra River in Assam.
- •Mājuli was once considered the largest River island in the world.
- •It used to cover a total area of 1,250 km² (483 sq mi), but by 2014, erosion had reduced it to 352 km².
Major Festivals
The Ali Ai Ligang festival, celebrated mid-February for five days,
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The Ali Ai Ligang festival, celebrated mid-February for five days, is a grand event that starts on the second Wednesday and ends on the first Wednesday of Falgun.
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In upper Majuli, the majority of Christians from the Mising tribe celebrate Chri
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In upper Majuli, the majority of Christians from the Mising tribe celebrate Christmas, particularly in the village of Jengraimukh. For the last half millennium, Majuli has served as the cultural centre and cradle of Assamese civilization.
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