Bagurumba Dance Assam

On 17th January 2026, Prime Minister participated in “Bagurumba Dwhou 2026”, a historic cultural event celebrating the rich heritage of the Bodo community, in Guwahati.

  • On this occasion, more than 10,000 artists performed Bagurumba dance.

More on Bagurumba Dance

  • Bagurumba is an ancient traditional folk dance of the Bodo community of Assam.
  • It was initially performed as a ritual dance connected with harvest, nature worship, and spiritual practices.
  • The term “Bagurumba” comes from two Bodo words:
    • “Bagu” meaning bird
    • “Rumba” meaning dance
  • It is prominently performed during the Bwisagu, the Bodo New Year, and Domasi festival.

Features of Bagurumba

  • Bagurumba is popularly known as the “Butterfly ....
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