Ssc summer enrichment

Social Science

Summer Enrichment

By
Abir Singh
7~C

The Great Brahmaputra River

The river originates from the Kailash ranges of Himalayas

After flowing through Tibet it enters India through Arunachal Pradesh and flows through Assam and Bangladesh before it joins Bay of Bengal

Did you know ? .....

1. The river’s name came from the Sanskrit words “Brahma” and “putra” (son), which means son of Brahma

2. The river’s name varies depending on the location. In Tibet, it is called Tsangpo, while in India, it is Brohmoputro noi.

3. The average depth of the river is 38 meters, and the maximum depth is 120 meters.

4. During Spring time, the river overflows due to the melting of snow from the Himalayas, which makes it prone to flooding.

5. Within the Brahmaputra Basin, the highest point is Mt. Kanchenjunga, which has a height of 8,586 meters. In the south of Tibet, large amounts of rainfall is prevalent, increasing the river’s high volume.

Brahmaputra River for Assam.....

1. Helps in Agriculture
2. Fisheries
3. Mode of transportation and communication for merchandise
4. Water supply

Brahmaputra for the Assamese culture ....

1. Watter from the river is an essential at weddings and all auspicious occasions.

2. Festival's are organized at the banks of the river.

3. Mansa devi is immersed in the river on a banana 🍌 leaf raft.

4. Many folktales are based on the Brahmaputra.

Bihu Geet (folksongs) on the Brahmaputra river

1. Mahabhahu Brahmaputra

https://youtu.be/tC9N6PW5cTI

2. Namami Brahmaputra

https://youtu.be/2X063CbJd20

3. Tok Dekhi Mor Gaa

https://youtu.be/l72mifa1uqA

Brahmaputra is worshipped.....

● Assamese people consider Brahmaputra as a deity.

● As an offering the river is given few coins 🪙 or tamul paan ( beatle leaf ).

● Bathing in the Brahmaputra during Ashokastami (December-January) frees sin.

● Ashes of deceased people are released in the Brahmaputra.