Kamrupi culture
# Kamrupi culture

Kamrupi culture refers to the cultural norms of people of colonial Kamrup district.

## Language

The colloquial language of Kamrup are the Kamrupi dialects of Assamese.

## Religion

Traditionally Hinduism is primary religion practised by Kamrupi people. Cultural development of Kamrup is influenced by Hindu way life, which is evident in day-to-day life. Kamakhya temple is referred to as the heart of Kamrup in different Puranas.

## Literature

Kamrupi literature as written form begins as copper plate seals and other inscriptions of Kamrupi kings, as well as Charyapada, a major work in Eastern India. Lauhityapada, Minanatha, Hema Saraswati, Ananta Kandali, Haribara Vipra, Rudra Kandali and Bhattadeva are well known Kamrupi littérateurs.

## Folklore

Kamrupi dance are vaishnava forms of dances which are part of Kamrupi folklore.

## Music

Kamrupi Lokgeet are traditional folk songs sung from immemorial times, depicting different aspects of life like wedding, lullaby and even for mosquito driveout.

## Festivals

The important festivals of Kamrup region are Damhi; Bhathli, a kind of bamboo worship held in mid April, Amati and different Puja's. In winter there is a custom of mosquito drive-out by group singing known as 'Mahoho'. There are also choral songs, known as 'Ojapali', connected with the story of goddess Manasa.

