Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Asom Divas 2025 Celebrates Sukaphaa's Legacy
Asom Divas is a special day in Assam, India, celebrated on December 2.
It honors Chaolung Sukaphaa, the first king of the Ahom kingdom, who arrived in Assam in 1228.
Sukaphaa is remembered for bringing different tribes together peacefully and building a strong kingdom.
On this day, people in Assam celebrate with traditional music, dances like Bihu, and folk performances.
The government of Assam declared this day as Asom Divas in 1996 to honor Sukaphaa's legacy.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also sent greetings, highlighting the importance of Assam's rich culture and the progress made in the region.
Asom Divas is celebrated on December 2 to honor Chaolung Sukaphaa's arrival in Assam in 1228.
Sukaphaa founded the Ahom Kingdom, which lasted for nearly 600 years, uniting diverse tribes peacefully.
Celebrations include traditional music, tribal dances like Bihu, and folk performances.
The Government of Assam declared December 2 as Asom Divas in 1996 to recognize Sukaphaa's contributions.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah sent greetings, emphasizing the importance of Assam's culture and recent progress.
- Who
- People of Assam, Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- What
- Celebration of Asom Divas, honoring Chaolung Sukaphaa
- When
- December 2, 2025
- Where
- Assam, India
- Why
- To commemorate the arrival of Chaolung Sukaphaa and his contributions to Assam's culture and unity
- Date
- December 2, 2025
- Significance
- Arrival of Chaolung Sukaphaa in Assam in 1228
- Origin
- Mong Mao, China
- Legacy
- Founder of the Ahom Kingdom, lasted 600 years
- Government Recognition
- Declared Asom Divas in 1996
- Celebrations
- Traditional music, tribal dances, folk performances
- Message
- Amit Shah's greetings on social media