Phuraloung
| File:Mae Dam Mae Phi.jpg | |
| Formation | 1975 |
|---|---|
| Type | Revivalism |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Promote revival of the folk religion, language and culture of the Tai-Ahom people |
| Origins | Charaideo |
Area served | Assam, India |
Official language | Tai Ahom Language |
Key people | Chow Nagen Hazarika |
The PHURALOUNG[1][2][3][4] also called as PHRALUNG or PHRA-LOUNG Assamese: বানফি ফুৰালুঙ সংঘ) is a society for BAN PHI religion of Tai Ahom people.The goal of the society to bring back Tai Ahom to their native religion BAN PHI [also called as SATSANA PHI in Thailand, Laos and Vietnam ], native language and native culture by removing Indian Culture,Neo-vaisnavism and Hindu influences.
Background[edit]
'Phuralong has several alternate transliterations and is a word probably derives from Phra-long, the word came from Tai Ahom language Phu means matster Ra means more long means Big or Dragon, which refers to Great Ancestors.. The main religious scripture of the Tai-Ahoms is known as the Memimang or Min-mang Phuralong, which describes the Poy and promotes the Tai folk religion concept of non-violence in both thought and deed, of kindness and liberalism. It is, however, considered to be a folk religion, not Buddhism.[5][6] It is, however, considered to be a folk religion, not Buddhism.[citation needed]
Society[edit]
The All Assam Phuralong Sangha (AAPS) was formed in 1975 with the intention of reviving traditional Tai Ahom society, religion and language.
Any Tai Ahom can join the AAPS by having Te Te Te, a Tai-Ahom tradition (Te means truth). The ceremony is performed by Mo-Lung, traditional priests who have been trained by the AAPS.[citation needed] Members are expected strictly to avoid Neo-Vaisnavism or Sankari culture and Indian Hindu culture. The members should respect and protect the Tai Ahom culture and religion.[citation needed]
Initiatives[edit]
The Quit Sindoor Movement was started by the AAPS to encourage the Tai Ahom not to use sindoor. AAPS members have also rebuilt many old temples, known as Ho Phi or Seng Rwan (Ho=Big house, Phi=pure spirit or God).[citation needed]
Festivals and ceremonies[edit]
Rituals[edit]
AAPS promotes many rituals, based mainly on ancestor worship, known as Phi, Phra or Phura, Khwan and Dam,[citation needed] such as the
- Me-Dam-Me-Phi,[7]
- Um-Pha
- Poy-Phu-Ra-Loung.[8]
- Rik-khwan
Commemorative festivals[edit]
AAPS members celebrate the contributions of Tai Ahom people such as Lachit Borphukan, Sukaphaa and Jaymoti. Some of these festivals are:
- Wan Moung Dun Sun Kham (Assam Day) on 2 December
- Wan Phu-Kan-Long La-Chit (Lachit Day) on 24 November
- Wan Jayn Mo Tee (Joymoti Day) on 27 March
Notable people[edit]
- Chow Junaram Changbun Phukan
- Chow Nagen Hazarika
References[edit]
- ↑ Minahan, James B. (2016). Encyclopedia of Stateless Nations: Ethnic and National Groups around the World, 2nd Edition: Ethnic and National Groups around the World. ABC-CLIO. p. 406. ISBN 9781610699549. Search this book on
- ↑ Tai Culture: International Review on Tai Cultural Studies. SEACOM. 1998. pp. 43, 44. Search this book on
- ↑ Barua, Indira; Sengupta, Sarthak; Das, Deepanjana Dutta (2002). Ethnic Groups, Cultural Continuities, and Social Change in North East India. Mittal Publications. p. 28. ISBN 9788170998518. Search this book on
- ↑ Phukan, Monuj (2005). Students' Politics in Assam: A Study of All Tai Ahom Students' Union. Anshah Publishing House. p. 93. ISBN 9788183640060. Search this book on
- ↑ Gogi, Padmaswar (1976). Tai Ahom Religion and Customs. Publication Board, Assam. p. 16. Search this book on
- ↑ Gait, Edward (1963) [1905]. A History of Assam (3rd ed.). p. 291. Search this book on
- ↑ Doley, D.; Gogoi, A. (1998). "Revivalistic Movements of the Ahoms in Assam". In Karna, Mahendra Narain. Social Movements in Northeast India. Indus Publishing. p. 158. ISBN 9788-1-7387-083-5. Search this book on
- ↑ Doley, D.; Gogoi, A. (1998). "Revivalistic Movements of the Ahoms in Assam". In Karna, Mahendra Narain. Social Movements in Northeast India. Indus Publishing. ISBN 9788-1-7387-083-5. Search this book on
Further reading[edit]
- Saikia, Yasmin (2004). Fragmented Memories: Struggling to be Tai-Ahom in India. Duke University Press. ISBN 978-0-82238-616-2. Search this book on
External links[edit]
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