timesofbodoland

There are beliefs associated with the creation of the social groups, five regulations of the Bodos known as the Baad system , beliefs and practices associated with various birds and animals , with agriculture and the penance method. The main social groups are ; Swargiari, Basumatari, Narzari, Musahari,Gayari, Owari, Khakhlari, Daimari, Lahari, Hajoari, Kherkatari ,Sibingari, Sabairiari, Bibairiari, Bingiari, Mahilari, Ramsiari , Sangphramari, Phadangari, Islari, Ganjlerari, Bargawari, Thalirari etc.(Brahma,1992:34-40) #Know your Boro Title meanings:- 1.Swargiari : Swarga (heaven)+ari(group) Endle describes as a heavenly folk. The priesthood dauris and ojas are selected from this class and the society entrusts the duty of worshipping the gods from among the Swargiaris. 2.Basumatari: baisamata (mother earth) + ari(group).They are known as the landlord class of people.This group is entrusted with the responsibility of solving the land problem, distribution of land, settlem