Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Assam CM Honors Ahom Dynasty Founder
The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, honored Swargadeo Chaolung Siu-Ka-Pha, the founder of the Ahom dynasty.
He unveiled a statue of Siu-Ka-Pha in Guwahati on a special religious day called Me-Dam-Me-Phi.
This day is important for the Tai-Ahom community, who make offerings to their gods and ancestors.
The Chief Minister talked about how Siu-Ka-Pha brought different communities together and created a strong and united Assam.
Meanwhile, in Jorhat, the Tai Ahom Yuva Parishad observed Me-Dam-Me-Phi at Raja Maidam, the final resting site of the last Ahom king.
They performed rituals and urged the Chief Minister to preserve the heritage sites, recalling earlier assurances given by him.
The community has been celebrating this festival annually to safeguard Ahom heritage and cherish the memories associated with the last capital of the Ahom dynasty.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma paid tribute to Swargadeo Chaolung Siu-Ka-Pha, the founder of the Ahom dynasty.
He unveiled a statue of Siu-Ka-Pha in Guwahati on the occasion of Me-Dam-Me-Phi, a religious event for the Tai-Ahom community.
Sarma highlighted Siu-Ka-Pha's role in uniting diverse communities and establishing a strong kingdom.
The Tai Ahom Yuva Parishad observed Me-Dam-Me-Phi in Jorhat, performing rituals and urging the preservation of heritage sites like Raja Maidam and Raj Kareng.
The community has been celebrating the festival annually to preserve and beautify the last capital of the Ahom dynasty.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Tai Ahom Yuva Parishad Assam (TAYPA)
- What
- Paid homage, unveiled a statue of Swargadeo Chaolung Siu-Ka-Pha, and observed Me-Dam-Me-Phi rituals
- When
- January 31
- Where
- Guwahati and Jorhat
- Why
- To honor the founder of the Ahom dynasty, his contributions to unity and heritage, and to preserve Ahom-era sites
- Person Honored
- Swargadeo Chaolung Siu-Ka-Pha
- Event
- Me-Dam-Me-Phi
- Location
- Guwahati and Jorhat
- Date
- January 31
- Action
- Unveiled statue, paid tributes, and observed rituals
- Significance
- Founder of Ahom dynasty and unity of diverse communities
- Heritage Site
- Raja Maidam and Raj Kareng
