On this day, cattle and livestock are taken to the river or pond and smeared with Mah-Haldhi (paste of turmeric with different types of pulses). New tethering rope is given to the livestock and the animals are allowed to roam free in the fields. The boy in the photo is wearing towel like something which is called ‘Tioni Gamosa’ in Assam. ‘Gamosa’ – the symbol of Assamese culture and ‘Chokuwa rice of Assam’ have finally been approved for the geographical indication (GI) tag, which has been advertised in the 124th Geographical Indications Journal.
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