Assamese people celebrates girls first menstruation periods with rituals.

Assamese people celebrates girls first menstruation periods with rituals.

The celebration is called Tuloni Biya, meaning "small marriage," symbolizing the girl's transition to womanhood.

The celebration is called Tuloni Biya, meaning "small marriage," symbolizing the girl's transition to womanhood.

Seclusion Period: The girl is often secluded for a few days, typically 4-7 days, during which she is cared for and follows specific traditional practices.

Seclusion Period: The girl is often secluded for a few days, typically 4-7 days, during which she is cared for and follows specific traditional practices.

Special Diet: She is provided with a special diet, often including nutritious and symbolic food items like 'khichdi' or rice-based dishes.

Special Diet: She is provided with a special diet, often including nutritious and symbolic food items like 'khichdi' or rice-based dishes.

Cleansing Ritual: On the final day, a ceremonial bath is conducted, often with water infused with turmeric, signifying purification and new beginnings.

Cleansing Ritual: On the final day, a ceremonial bath is conducted, often with water infused with turmeric, signifying purification and new beginnings.

Traditional Attire: After the rituals, the girl is dressed in traditional Assamese attire, such as a 'mekhela chador'.

Traditional Attire: After the rituals, the girl is dressed in traditional Assamese attire, such as a 'mekhela chador'.

Blessings Ceremony: Family members and relatives gather to bless the girl, wishing her good health, prosperity, and a bright future.

Blessings Ceremony: Family members and relatives gather to bless the girl, wishing her good health, prosperity, and a bright future.

Symbolic Marriage: The girl is symbolically “married” to a banana tree, representing cultural and spiritual values.

Symbolic Marriage: The girl is symbolically “married” to a banana tree, representing cultural and spiritual values.

Feast and Celebration: A community feast or small gathering may follow, marking the joyous occasion with family and friends.

Feast and Celebration: A community feast or small gathering may follow, marking the joyous occasion with family and friends.

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