From the archive record
The Assamese wedding is time for the whole family to unite and have a jolly time. The involvement of the whole extended family is something very unique to tghe Assamese culture. The hustle bustle and the grandeur of the 'Biya Ghor' remains a constant throughout all the rituals spanning over a few days. 'Biya Ghor' is the place where the wedding is conducted. An Assamese marriage is the wedding ceremony which takes place in the state of Assam or between Assamese people. In Assamese language, the ceremony is known as Biya. Just like a Hindu wedding, an Assamese wedding also has pre wedding and post wedding rituals. It is simple and yet very elegant. One of the unique and indispensable characteristic of the wedding is the traditional 'biya naam' song and the 'Uruli'. Uruli is the unique tradi