Tag Archives: Rajbongshi

The Case of Hasha: Why Koches are son of the soil

Posted on June 16, 2019 by

Jajang Kama Koch Present day Rajbanshis of Bengal and Koch-Rajbanshis of Assam are originally Koch. This claim can be affirmed through several evidences, scattered throughout the linguistic, cultural and other social practices. As such, requiring a critical evaluation and closer … Continue reading →

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The Future’s in the Past: The Koches and the Worship of Hira Devi

Posted on May 8, 2019 by

Anuj Choudhury The Koches are generally theist of pluralist deities. They worship nature with profound devotion. Their deities are known as wai (God or Goddess) according to their Koch language. Religion and belief system of the Koches can be broadly … Continue reading →

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Sumi Pegu’s dream-like yarn

Posted on December 30, 2018 by

Rini Barman Every winter Sumi Pegu, a fifty year old Mising woman runs the single ply yarn into exquisite horizontal patterns. A narrow paddy field in Gohpur’s Mising-gaon (about 230 kms from Guwahati in Sonitpur District, Assam) leads me to … Continue reading →

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Koch Rajbanshir Ahoituk Bibhjon. 01.11.2013

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Gauhati High Court admits Writ Petition in Koch-Rajbongshi S.T issue

Posted on October 10, 2013 by

Tuesday, 08 October, 2013, the Gauhati High Court admits the Writ Petition being W.P (C) No. 5978 / 2013, in regard to the scheduling of the Koch-Rajbongshi community in the Scheduled Tribe’s list of Assam, filed by Centre for Koch … Continue reading →

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