The Traditional Songs of the Assamese: Voice and Connection

The Traditional Songs of the Assamese: Voice and Connection folk songs Assam are mainly associated with rites rituals; these reflect livelihood Assamese community. related to Shitala Puja, Koli burhi nritya, Gopini naam, biya naam Bihu geet, which have a unique position in traditional singing among Sitala is goddess it believed that she has an intimidating presence who distributes infected pulses village markets, or sends hordes disease-demons, thus causing outbreaks smallpox other contagious illnesses. Only when properly worshipped agrees heal her victims (Ferrari 2015:2). women sing Aai Naam please Goddess as described deification smallpox. nritya Magh Bihu, post-harvest festival, held January. term, means black woman. Women put burning banana leaves on their bodies song known nrityar geet(the women). It removes all obstacles from life. Durga Puja famous festival India during this puja (The English term ritual) Bhagavati Kamakhya (a form Durga). marriage also very significant community, Biya naam. main harvest Assam, mid-April, geet. Merriment, love sad feelings through In paper, attempt been made highlight rituals communities India.