The Economy of Majuli is diversified and mainly dependant on self sufficient sectors. It has a rich and diverse agricultural tradition, growing as many as a hundred different varieties of rice, all without any kind of artificial fertilizer or pesticide. Kharif crop cultivators were uncertain due to flood inundation till construction of embankment, which now have protected the crops from floods where no breach opening is there. Rabi crop is more successful and people are very dependant on it. Main crops grown in Majuli are Rice, Maize, Wheat, other Cereals, Black Gram, Vegetables, Fruits, other food crops, Cotton, Jute, Castor, Sugar Cane etc.
Other sectors which are vastly prevalent in Majuli to uplift economic condition of people are Pisciculture: There are more than 60 large water bodies (Beels) with very rich catch of fish that provides livelihood to large number of Majuli inhabitants. Pottery: Majuli is famous for Potteries in entire valley for design and quality of their products and artifacts Boat making: Being a flood prone, rain fed and water Logged area the boat making is an age-old traditional business. Cattle farming/Dairy: Having huge pastureland cattle farming and dairying is one of the major sources of livelihood of the people. Handicrafts/furniture: Bamboo craft and cane works are main handicraft trades. Handloom: Women of Majuli are expert weavers and weave their own cloths. Mishing, women make a world famous fabric called "Mirizim" which is known for exotic designs and pleasing colour combination. Horticulture: With fertile land and suitable climatic condition, Horticulture is area of the economy, yet mostly non-commercial. Sericulture: Around 20 village entirely depends on Sericulture by producing raw silk, endi as well as value added products. Mineral Resources: It has been reported that oil India Ltd., has discovered oil in two wells in the Island thereby, enhancing the existing economic importance of this Island.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Places Of Interest
People of the island Majuli have been facing the challenge from the beginning of their settlement in island of nature for the roaring force like river Brahmaputra and is acquired by the utilizing of art which is mighty force of nature for their benefit. There you find animals that are rare, flowers that are very beautiful and a beleaguered people are hospitable and proud. The island of valleys, hills, the river Brahmaputra which is the mighty river and in the northeastern corner of India
Kamakhya the Mother Goddess lies and has rarest places of interests.
There are twenty-one Satras on the island - several of them still very active in the tradition and training of dance, drama, music, art and craft. One can hire a boat and cruise down the river in the early morning, bird-watching and also visit fields and homes to see the cultivation and weaving for you first hand of the tribes. People even go for joy riding cycle and can best experience the secrets of Majuli the land of culture.
Kamakhya Temple is on Nilachal hill which is major attraction of this region for the worship of Goddess Kamakhya. From the temple city view and the river Brahmaputra which is the mighty river is fabulous. For giant turtles the ponds are here as the home island. In the midle of river Brahmaputra is a temple of Lord Shiva, in the Umananda island. During Shiva Ratri this place is like a beehive when pilgrims from island are in the packed boats. For Hindus, Buddhists and Muslims there is a sacred place known as Hajo. National Park of Kaziranga is as Home to fabled one horned Rhinoceros. rare orchids with 44 varieties of the North East region has an orchid house packed of Zoo -Botanical Garden. Assam State Museum is the museum which is biggest among the north east region.
Kamakhya the Mother Goddess lies and has rarest places of interests.
There are twenty-one Satras on the island - several of them still very active in the tradition and training of dance, drama, music, art and craft. One can hire a boat and cruise down the river in the early morning, bird-watching and also visit fields and homes to see the cultivation and weaving for you first hand of the tribes. People even go for joy riding cycle and can best experience the secrets of Majuli the land of culture.
Kamakhya Temple is on Nilachal hill which is major attraction of this region for the worship of Goddess Kamakhya. From the temple city view and the river Brahmaputra which is the mighty river is fabulous. For giant turtles the ponds are here as the home island. In the midle of river Brahmaputra is a temple of Lord Shiva, in the Umananda island. During Shiva Ratri this place is like a beehive when pilgrims from island are in the packed boats. For Hindus, Buddhists and Muslims there is a sacred place known as Hajo. National Park of Kaziranga is as Home to fabled one horned Rhinoceros. rare orchids with 44 varieties of the North East region has an orchid house packed of Zoo -Botanical Garden. Assam State Museum is the museum which is biggest among the north east region.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Places Of Interest
From the beginning of their settlement in the island the people of Majuli have been facing the challenge of roaring force of nature like river Brahmaputra and have acquired the art of utilizing this mighty force of nature for their benefit. There you find animals that are rare, flowers that are very beautiful and a beleaguered people that are hospitable and proud. The island of valleys, hills, the river Brahmaputra which is the mighty river and in the northeastern corner of India
Kamakhya the Mother Goddess lies and has rarest places of interests.
There are twenty-one Satras on the island - several of them still very active in the tradition and training of dance, drama, music, art and craft. One can hire a boat and cruise down the river in the early morning, bird-watching and also visit fields and homes to see the cultivation and weaving for you first hand of the tribes. People even go for joy riding cycle and can best experience the secrets of Majuli the land of culture.
Kamakhya Temple is on Nilachal hill which is major attraction of this region for the worship of Goddess Kamakhya. From the temple city view and the river Brahmaputra which is the mighty river is fabulous. For giant turtles the ponds are here as the home island. In the midst of river Brahmaputra is a temple of Lord Shiva, in the Umananda island. During Shiva Ratri this place resembles a beehive when pilgrims from all over to the island in packed boats. For Hindus, Buddhists and Muslims Hajo is a sacred place. National Park of Kaziranga is as Home to fabled one horned Rhinoceros. rare orchids with 44 varieties of the North East region has an orchid house packed of Zoo -Botanical Garden. Assam State Museum is the museum which is biggest among the north east region.
Kamakhya the Mother Goddess lies and has rarest places of interests.
There are twenty-one Satras on the island - several of them still very active in the tradition and training of dance, drama, music, art and craft. One can hire a boat and cruise down the river in the early morning, bird-watching and also visit fields and homes to see the cultivation and weaving for you first hand of the tribes. People even go for joy riding cycle and can best experience the secrets of Majuli the land of culture.
Kamakhya Temple is on Nilachal hill which is major attraction of this region for the worship of Goddess Kamakhya. From the temple city view and the river Brahmaputra which is the mighty river is fabulous. For giant turtles the ponds are here as the home island. In the midst of river Brahmaputra is a temple of Lord Shiva, in the Umananda island. During Shiva Ratri this place resembles a beehive when pilgrims from all over to the island in packed boats. For Hindus, Buddhists and Muslims Hajo is a sacred place. National Park of Kaziranga is as Home to fabled one horned Rhinoceros. rare orchids with 44 varieties of the North East region has an orchid house packed of Zoo -Botanical Garden. Assam State Museum is the museum which is biggest among the north east region.
Places Of Interest
From the beginning of their settlement in the island the people of Majuli have been facing the challenge of roaring force of nature like river Brahmaputra and have acquired the art of utilizing this mighty force of nature for their benefit. There you find animals that are rare, flowers that are very beautiful and a beleaguered people that are hospitable and proud. The land of valleys, hills, the land of the mighty river Brahmaputra, and in the northeastern corner of India
Mother Goddess Kamakhya lies and has rarest places of interests.
There are twenty-one Satras on the island - several of them still very active in the tradition and training of dance, drama, music, art and craft. One can hire a boat and cruise down the river in the early morning, bird-watching and also visit fields and homes to see the cultivation and weaving for you first hand of the tribes. People even go for joy riding cycle and can best experience the secrets of Majuli the land of culture.
Kamakhya Temple is on Nilachal hill which is major attraction of this region for the worship of Goddess Kamakhya. From the temple city view and the mighty Brahmaputra is fabulous. For giant turtles the ponds are here as the home of some. in the midst of river Brahmaputra is a temple of Lord Shiva, in the Umananda island. During Shiva Ratri this place resembles a beehive when pilgrims from all over to the island in packed boats. For Hindus, Buddhists and Muslims Hajo is a sacred place. National Park of Kaziranga is as Home to fabled one horned Rhinoceros. rare orchids with 44 varieties of the North East region has an orchid house packed of Zoo -Botanical Garden. Assam State Museum is the biggest museum of the north east region and one of the biggest multipurpose museums in the country.
Mother Goddess Kamakhya lies and has rarest places of interests.
There are twenty-one Satras on the island - several of them still very active in the tradition and training of dance, drama, music, art and craft. One can hire a boat and cruise down the river in the early morning, bird-watching and also visit fields and homes to see the cultivation and weaving for you first hand of the tribes. People even go for joy riding cycle and can best experience the secrets of Majuli the land of culture.
Kamakhya Temple is on Nilachal hill which is major attraction of this region for the worship of Goddess Kamakhya. From the temple city view and the mighty Brahmaputra is fabulous. For giant turtles the ponds are here as the home of some. in the midst of river Brahmaputra is a temple of Lord Shiva, in the Umananda island. During Shiva Ratri this place resembles a beehive when pilgrims from all over to the island in packed boats. For Hindus, Buddhists and Muslims Hajo is a sacred place. National Park of Kaziranga is as Home to fabled one horned Rhinoceros. rare orchids with 44 varieties of the North East region has an orchid house packed of Zoo -Botanical Garden. Assam State Museum is the biggest museum of the north east region and one of the biggest multipurpose museums in the country.
Places Of Interest
From the beginning of their settlement in the island the people of Majuli have been facing the challenge of roaring force of nature like river Brahmaputra and have acquired the art of utilizing this mighty force of nature for their benefit. It is a land where you find flowers that are exquisitely beautiful, animals that are rare, and a beleaguered people that are proud and hospitable. The land of valleys, hills, the land of the mighty river Brahmaputra, and in the northeastern corner of India
Mother Goddess Kamakhya lies and has rarest places of interests.
There are twenty-one Satras on the island - several of them still very active in the tradition and training of dance, drama, music, art and craft. One can hire a boat and cruise down the river in the early morning, bird-watching and also visit fields and homes to see the cultivation and weaving for you first hand of the tribes. People even go for joy riding cycle and can best experience the secrets of Majuli the land of culture.
KamakhyaTemple is on Nilachal hill which is major attraction of this region where the Goddess Kamakhya is worshiped. From the temple view of the city and the mighty Brahmaputra is fabulous. For giant turtles the ponds here are the home of some. in the midst of river Brahmaputra is a temple of Lord Shiva, in the Umananda island. During Shiva Ratri this place resembles a beehive when pilgrims from all over to the island in packed boats. For Hindus, Buddhists and Muslims Hajo is a sacred place. Kaziranga National Park Home to fabled one horned Rhinoceros. Zoo-cum-Botanical Garden has an orchid house packed with 44 varieties of rare orchids of the North East region. Assam State Museum is the biggest museum of the north east region and one of the biggest multipurpose museums in the country.
Mother Goddess Kamakhya lies and has rarest places of interests.
There are twenty-one Satras on the island - several of them still very active in the tradition and training of dance, drama, music, art and craft. One can hire a boat and cruise down the river in the early morning, bird-watching and also visit fields and homes to see the cultivation and weaving for you first hand of the tribes. People even go for joy riding cycle and can best experience the secrets of Majuli the land of culture.
KamakhyaTemple is on Nilachal hill which is major attraction of this region where the Goddess Kamakhya is worshiped. From the temple view of the city and the mighty Brahmaputra is fabulous. For giant turtles the ponds here are the home of some. in the midst of river Brahmaputra is a temple of Lord Shiva, in the Umananda island. During Shiva Ratri this place resembles a beehive when pilgrims from all over to the island in packed boats. For Hindus, Buddhists and Muslims Hajo is a sacred place. Kaziranga National Park Home to fabled one horned Rhinoceros. Zoo-cum-Botanical Garden has an orchid house packed with 44 varieties of rare orchids of the North East region. Assam State Museum is the biggest museum of the north east region and one of the biggest multipurpose museums in the country.
Places Of Interest
From the beginning of their settlement in the island the people of Majuli have been facing the challenge of roaring force of nature like river Brahmaputra and have acquired the art of utilizing this mighty force of nature for their benefit. It is a land where you find flowers that are exquisitely beautiful, animals that are rare, and a beleaguered people that are proud and hospitable. The land of hills and valleys, the land of the mighty river Brahmaputra, the land of Mother Goddess Kamakhya, lies in the northeastern corner of India
and has rarest places of interests.
There are twenty-one Satras on the island - several of them still very active in the tradition and training of dance, drama, music, art and craft. One can hire a boat and cruise down the river in the early morning, bird-watching and also visit fields and homes to see the cultivation and weaving for you first hand of the tribes. People even go for joy riding cycle and can best experience the secrets of Majuli the land of culture.
KamakhyaTemple is major attraction of this region, on Nilachal hill, where Goddess Kamakhya is worshiped. The temple offers a fabulous view of the city and the mighty Brahmaputra. The ponds here are the home of some giant turtles. UmanandaTemple is a temple of Lord Shiva, in the midst of river Brahmaputra. The place resembles a beehive during Shiva Ratri when pilgrims from all over flock to the island packed in boats. Hajo is a sacred place for Hindus, Muslims and Buddhists. KazirangaNationalPark Home to fabled one horned Rhinoceros. Zoo-cum-Botanical Garden has an orchid house packed with 44 varieties of rare orchids of the North East region. Assam State Museum is the biggest museum of the north east region and one of the biggest multipurpose museums in the country.
and has rarest places of interests.
There are twenty-one Satras on the island - several of them still very active in the tradition and training of dance, drama, music, art and craft. One can hire a boat and cruise down the river in the early morning, bird-watching and also visit fields and homes to see the cultivation and weaving for you first hand of the tribes. People even go for joy riding cycle and can best experience the secrets of Majuli the land of culture.
KamakhyaTemple is major attraction of this region, on Nilachal hill, where Goddess Kamakhya is worshiped. The temple offers a fabulous view of the city and the mighty Brahmaputra. The ponds here are the home of some giant turtles. UmanandaTemple is a temple of Lord Shiva, in the midst of river Brahmaputra. The place resembles a beehive during Shiva Ratri when pilgrims from all over flock to the island packed in boats. Hajo is a sacred place for Hindus, Muslims and Buddhists. KazirangaNationalPark Home to fabled one horned Rhinoceros. Zoo-cum-Botanical Garden has an orchid house packed with 44 varieties of rare orchids of the North East region. Assam State Museum is the biggest museum of the north east region and one of the biggest multipurpose museums in the country.
People Of Majuli, Population Festival Of Majuli, Fair & Festival
Majuli population entirely constitute from immigrants of the areas nearby the Brahmaputra river on its either side . The fertility and easy available inputs for life attract peasants from Majuli. People which belong to different type of caste and community which are inhabited in this island. The the Kachari , Konch and Ahom among them belong to Burmese branch which are Mongoloid origin; but the Matak, the Kaivatra, the Nath, etc. belong to Dravidian origin. The most important community of this island is Misihing community and consist of about 47% of the inhabitant of island. The population inhabited on the island worship ' Abu Palao' and ' Aane Danchi', as the sun as their mother and the moon as their father respectively in their rituals. But for the integral part inhabitants consist of The Chutias which are Mongoloids.
The people of Majuli; the cultural capital of Assam, have made their island a Nerve of Assamese Religion as center for Culture , Art and Education and they are preserving it as culture since last five hundred years from all challenge of political, calamities - natural and social.
Special events in the Majuli Festival are being organized during festivals days. In the Cultural programmes inhabitants of the island participate in the various classical cultural and traditional groups. But other most important festival is Bihu for the population of Assam, which also initiate the season for agriculture . The merriments include dances accompanied on lusty and wild beats of Pepa (buffalo hornpipe) and Dhol. People adorn traditional attires like Gamocha , Dhoti and Mekhala , Chadar. During November Tea festival is the unique experience, it offers holidays for combining the visit to Golf, Tea Gardens and Cruises of River. During April Rongali Utsav on the areas nearby the Brahmaputra river on the either side for the celebration of vibrant fertility cult.
The people of Majuli; the cultural capital of Assam, have made their island a Nerve of Assamese Religion as center for Culture , Art and Education and they are preserving it as culture since last five hundred years from all challenge of political, calamities - natural and social.
Special events in the Majuli Festival are being organized during festivals days. In the Cultural programmes inhabitants of the island participate in the various classical cultural and traditional groups. But other most important festival is Bihu for the population of Assam, which also initiate the season for agriculture . The merriments include dances accompanied on lusty and wild beats of Pepa (buffalo hornpipe) and Dhol. People adorn traditional attires like Gamocha , Dhoti and Mekhala , Chadar. During November Tea festival is the unique experience, it offers holidays for combining the visit to Golf, Tea Gardens and Cruises of River. During April Rongali Utsav on the areas nearby the Brahmaputra river on the either side for the celebration of vibrant fertility cult.
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