Jumai and its cultural significance in boro society of assam

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Rabindranath Sarma

Assam is a home land of different ethnic groups and mingling point of Aryan and Mongolian culture. Both tribal -- non-tribal and plains and hills people make greater Assamese society. Boro is a major tribal group of Assam. Rice is staple food and jumai (Rice Beer) is traditional beverage of them. Preparation of Rice Beer is a complex process and it takes several days. Use of Rice Beer is still found among them particularly in rites, rituals and festivals. It is mentioned about rice beer in various folk expressions. This paper is an attempt to study preparation of Rice Beer and its significance in Boro society.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijcar.2017.4184.0458
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