Assam Encyclopedia
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Maniram Dewan
Guwahati: A City Between Hills and the Brahmaputra
Agnigarh
Agnigarh is a hillock in Tezpur, Sonitpur district, tied to the Puranic legend of Usha (daughter of the demon king Banasura) and Aniruddha; the name means "fortress of fire." Today it is a landscaped tourist site overlooking the Brahmaputra, with sculptures depicting the legen…
Kaziranga: The Floodplain That Made a Wildlife Sanctuary
Kaziranga is a large tract of floodplain grassland and forest on the southern bank of the Brahmaputra in Assam, mainly in Golaghat and Nagaon districts. It is best known as the core of Kaziranga National Park, a protected area known for the greater one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinocer…
Adil Hussain: From Goalpara to International Cinema
Adil Hussain, born in 1963 in Goalpara, Assam, is an internationally recognized film and theatre actor known for roles in Life of Pi, English Vinglish, and Hotel Salvation. Trained in theatre, he has bridged Assamese, Hindi, and international cinema.…
Zubeen Garg: The Voice That Became Part of Assam
Zubeen Garg (born 1972) is one of the most popular and influential singers, songwriters and music composers of Assam and Northeast India. He has sung in multiple languages and has made a lasting impact on contemporary Assamese popular music and culture.…
