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Garbhitar: Assam’s Symbol of Communal Harmony Amid Crumbling Ruins
Garbhitar is a small village in Assam, India, that was once the capital of a Kachari king named Fengua Raja.
The village has seven old ponds and a fort that are now crumbling.
What makes Garbhitar special is that Hindus and Muslims live together peacefully.
They share a big pond called Chital Pukhuri and the money they make from selling fish goes to both a temple and a mosque.
The villagers want the government to help save these historical places so that future generations can learn about their shared history and culture.
Garbhitar was the capital of Fengua Raja, a Kachari king, and features seven ancient ponds and a crumbling fort.
The village is known for its communal harmony, with Hindus and Muslims living together peacefully.
Residents jointly manage Chital Pukhuri, a large pond, and share the income from fish sales between a temple and a mosque.
The historical sites in Garbhitar are neglected and facing damage from floods and encroachment.
Villagers have appealed to the Assam government and the Bodoland Territorial Council for urgent conservation efforts.
- Who
- Residents of Garbhitar and Bherbheri, including Hindus and Muslims
- What
- A historic village with communal harmony and crumbling ruins
- Where
- Tamulpur district, Assam, India
- When
- Historical significance dates back several centuries; current neglect is ongoing
- Why
- To preserve the historical and cultural significance of Garbhitar and promote communal harmony
Key facts
- Location
- Tamulpur district, Assam, India
- Historical Significance
- Former capital of Fengua Raja, a Kachari king
- Key Features
- Seven ancient ponds, crumbling fort, communal harmony
- Communal Harmony
- Hindus and Muslims coexist peacefully, sharing resources
- Current Status
- Neglected, facing erosion and encroachment
- Conservation Appeal
- Residents appeal to Assam government and BTC for preservation
Quotes
Jomiruddin Ahmed
Local resident of Garbhitar
“Both communities fish together and sell the produce. The money is then divided and shared between the temple and the mosque. If the temple organises a programme, we attend it, and when we organise something, they do the same.”
assamtribune.com
“Hindus and Muslims live here together. There are Assamese Muslims, Bengali Muslims, Bengali Hindus and Assamese Hindus, and we share a harmonious relationship. There has never been any conflict between us.”
assamtribune.com
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