Culture

BATHOU RELIGION CODE: BODO FAITH GETS NATIONAL CENSUS RECOGNITION

India’s upcoming census officially recognizes the Bathou religion of Assam’s Bodo community with a separate code. Centered on the five elements and venerating the Sijou tree, this nature-based faith strengthens Bodo identity and highlights India’s commitment to preserving indigenous cultural heritage.

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SARNATH NOMINATED FOR THE WORLD HERITAGE LIST

India has nominated Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon in 528 BCE, for UNESCO World Heritage status. Marked by the Dhamek Stupa and Ashokan Pillar, it symbolizes Buddhism’s birth, evolving into a major pilgrimage and spiritual learning center.

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WHAT IS MANKI-MUNDA SYSTEM? EXPLAINED

The Manki-Munda system, rooted in Ho tribal traditions of Jharkhand’s Kolhan, features hereditary Mundas and Mankis managing disputes and governance. Codified by the British in 1837, it endures today, balancing customary law, tribal identity, and democratic Panchayati Raj institutions.

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