Bodo Village- Living with Nature

Bodo Village in Assam now called Asom.
Like any other village in India.
Living in harmony with Nature.
Completely.
The villagers use local material for making their huts. Grow local fruits and trees. Respect Nature. They adapt to the climate using natural means.

This was evident during Ghumakkad's visit to a Bodo Village near Manas National Park (MNP) in north Asom in Nov-18. This picture story is part of a series.

Here is the complete set of stories of our visit to Assam and Manas National Park. We were a team of 20 Navy veterans and spouses all in their late 60s. This set of stories should be read together. Quick links are given below:

1. Who were the travellers?
2. Guwahati the Gateway to North East India
3. Driving through the Bamboo land
4. MNP- When a Safari Vehicle Breaks Down!
5. MNP- Where crickets sing like Temple Bells
6. Bodo Village- Living with Nature
7. Where to Stay in Manas
8. Deepor Beel A Ramsar Site

Coming back to the Bodo Village, let the pictures do the talking.

Bodo is pronounced as 'Boro' 

 Here is a short clip of Bodo folk dance being performed by Bolapi.

It was time to bid good bye. Even the Bodos bid adieu with Paan-Supari पान सुपारी. Only difference was that both the paan leaves as well as supari nuts were grown in the village and freshly plucked. See the picture below.

The eldest resident of the village came and blessed all of us. See her expressions below.

We sincerely hope that future generations living in rural India maintain their balance with Nature. The urban folks have done much damage to the environment.

In the next story we will answer the query 'where to stay' when visiting Manas National Park?

Thanks for browsing. Your comments and feedback are welcome as always. 

   - Harsh-the-Ghumakkad/29th June 2019

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