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[[Image:Assam Xorai.png|thumb|A set of ''Xorais'' on display]]
[[Image:Assam Xorai.png|thumb|A set of ''Xorais'' on display]]
[[Image:Xorai welcome to Kaziranga.jpg|thumb|Two extra large ''Xorais'' being used by the roadside welcoming visitors to [[Kaziranga National Park]]]]
[[Image:Xorai welcome to Kaziranga.jpg|thumb|Two extra large ''Xorais'' being used by the roadside welcoming visitors to [[Kaziranga National Park]]]]
The '''''Xorai''''' ({{IPA-as|xɔɹaɪ}}), a manufactured [[bell metal]] product is one of the traditional symbols of [[Assam]], which is considered as an article of great respect by the people of Assam.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://assam.gov.in/en/main/CULTURE%20OF%20ASSAM|title=Culture of Assam {{!}} ASSAM GOVERNMENT|website=assam.gov.in|access-date=2019-07-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/insiders-guide-assam-to-mizoram/article19854549.ece|title=Insider’s guide: Assam to Mizoram|last=Mathew|first=Elizabeth|date=2017-10-13|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-07-02|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/giving-voice-to-the-voiceless/article25133281.ece|title=Giving voice to the voiceless|last=Baruah|first=Parthajit|date=2018-10-05|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-07-02|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>In simplistic terms it is an offering tray with a stand at the bottom which is used in felicitations also.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/politics/rahul-gandhis-49th-birthday-glimpses-from-his-life-in-pictures-2193333.html|title=Rahul Gandhi's 49th Birthday: Glimpses from His Life in Pictures|date=2019-06-19|website=News18|access-date=2019-07-02}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/hima-feted-for-her-golden-track-feat/cid/1666893|title=Hima feted for her golden track feat|website=www.telegraphindia.com|language=en|access-date=2019-07-02}}</ref>There are ''Xorai''s with or without a cover on the top. [[Hajo]] and [[Sarthebari]] are the most important centers of traditional bell-metal and brass crafts in Assam.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/time-to-give-the-makers-a-xorai/cid/1620693|title=Time to give the makers a xorai|website=www.telegraphindia.com|language=en|access-date=2019-07-02}}</ref>
The '''''Xorai''''' ({{IPA-as|xɔɹaɪ}}), a manufactured [[bell metal]] product is one of the traditional symbols of [[Assam]], which is considered as an article of great respect by the people of Assam.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://assam.gov.in/en/main/CULTURE%20OF%20ASSAM|title=Culture of Assam {{!}} ASSAM GOVERNMENT|website=assam.gov.in|access-date=2019-07-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/insiders-guide-assam-to-mizoram/article19854549.ece|title=Insider’s guide: Assam to Mizoram|last=Mathew|first=Elizabeth|date=2017-10-13|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-07-02|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/giving-voice-to-the-voiceless/article25133281.ece|title=Giving voice to the voiceless|last=Baruah|first=Parthajit|date=2018-10-05|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-07-02|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> In simplistic terms it is an offering tray with a stand at the bottom which is used in felicitations also.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/politics/rahul-gandhis-49th-birthday-glimpses-from-his-life-in-pictures-2193333.html|title=Rahul Gandhi's 49th Birthday: Glimpses from His Life in Pictures|date=2019-06-19|website=News18|access-date=2019-07-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/hima-feted-for-her-golden-track-feat/cid/1666893|title=Hima feted for her golden track feat|website=www.telegraphindia.com|language=en|access-date=2019-07-02}}</ref> There are ''Xorai''s with or without a cover on the top. [[Hajo]] and [[Sarthebari]] are the most important centers of traditional bell-metal and brass crafts in Assam.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/time-to-give-the-makers-a-xorai/cid/1620693|title=Time to give the makers a xorai|website=www.telegraphindia.com|language=en|access-date=2019-07-02}}</ref>


==Usage==
==Usage==

Latest revision as of 00:20, 9 December 2021

A set of Xorais on display
Two extra large Xorais being used by the roadside welcoming visitors to Kaziranga National Park

The Xorai (Template:IPA-as), a manufactured bell metal product is one of the traditional symbols of Assam, which is considered as an article of great respect by the people of Assam.[1][2][3] In simplistic terms it is an offering tray with a stand at the bottom which is used in felicitations also.[4][5] There are Xorais with or without a cover on the top. Hajo and Sarthebari are the most important centers of traditional bell-metal and brass crafts in Assam.[6]

Usage[edit]

  • As an offering tray for tamul-pan (betel nuts and betel leaves) to guests as a sign of welcome and thanks.[7]
  • As an offering tray for food and other items placed in front of the altar (naamghar) for blessing by the Lord.
  • As a decorative symbol in traditional functions such as during Bihu dances (modern usage)
  • As a gift to a person of honour during felicitations (modern usage)
Xorai
Xorai with Gamosa, Tamul and Paan, a tradition in Assam

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Culture of Assam | ASSAM GOVERNMENT". assam.gov.in. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
  2. ↑ Mathew, Elizabeth (2017-10-13). "Insider's guide: Assam to Mizoram". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
  3. ↑ Baruah, Parthajit (2018-10-05). "Giving voice to the voiceless". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
  4. ↑ "Rahul Gandhi's 49th Birthday: Glimpses from His Life in Pictures". News18. 2019-06-19. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
  5. ↑ "Hima feted for her golden track feat". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
  6. ↑ "Time to give the makers a xorai". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
  7. ↑ "Sourav Ganguly speaks about MS Dhoni's position leading into the World Cup". Hindustan Times. 2018-10-22. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
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