Although the word "Bodo" was used as an umbrella term during the British period, the origin of the term can be found in almost all the sub-tribes of the community. According to historians, the word "Bodo" is derived from Hbrog or Brogok which means Human being/ Great Man. Among Chutias, Burok means noble/great men. The... Continue Reading →
The Chutia tribe of Assam has many diverse types of customs and rituals which are inclined to both religion and socio-cultural elements. One of the most important ceremony/hokam is the Ai hokam which is a form of worshiping mother goddess. Let us now learn a few things about the hokam. ABOUT AI HOKAM: During the... Continue Reading →
The ancestors of the Chutia tribe originally belonged to the region of Huang He river valley in China and lived there as a tribal confederation till the end of Xia dynasty. Being allies of the imperial Xia dynasty, they were exiled from the Northern plains at around 1600 BC, when the Shang dynasty overthrew the Xia dynasty. Due to this, these people... Continue Reading →
Chutia Tribe 