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The Brahmaputra River: The cultural and agricultural heartbeat of India’s Assam

A net along the Brahmaputra river, Assam, India.
Nomadic fishermen set up their tent on a sandbank in the heart of the Brahmaputra River, Assam, India Credit: Mahaux Photography/Getty Images

The Brahmaputra River is one of the largest rivers in the world, running through Tibet, China, India and Bangladesh. Rooted in the ancient texts of Hindu mythology, it is believed to be the son of Brahma. Rising near Lake Manasarovar, east of Mount Kailash in the Himalayas, this river flows through Tibet. Flowing through the Assam Valley in India, it enters Bangladesh and finally into the Bay of Bengal.


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The Brahmaputra River is one of the largest rivers in the world, running through Tibet, China, India and Bangladesh. Rooted in the ancient texts of Hindu mythology, it is believed to be the son of Brahma. Rising near Lake Manasarovar, east of Mount Kailash in the Himalayas, this river flows through Tibet. Flowing through the Assam Valley in India, it enters Bangladesh and finally into the Bay of Bengal.


Majuli Island is the world's largest river island. It has a unique cultural importance. Although far from Vrindavan, it is believed that the revered Hindu deity Krishna performed Raas Leela here with his friends.

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The colourful Mishmi festival, Ali Ai Lhan, in February and March, is a festival of the indigenous Mishing people. It symbolises the start of the agricultural season for sowing and harvesting crops.

There are bridges across the river in Assam, connecting places and paving the way for growth and integration.

The pontoon and its bamboo footbridge on the Brahmaputra River in Silghat, Assam, India.
The bamboo footbridge along the Brahmaputra river to reach the mainland at the village of Silghat, Assam, India. Credit: Mahaux Photography/Getty Images

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