Culture of Guwahati

Situated on the banks of Brahmaputra River, Guwahati is one of the most beautiful cities in north-eastern region of India. Guwahati is the largest city of the state of Assam which is known for its rich culture and traditions. Guwahati serves as a main center of cultural activities in the state.  It is also a major educational hub in north east India. Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati is a famous across the entire north-east India. People of different tribes are found living mostly in nearby hill areas of Guwahati.

Guwahati is inhabited by the people of different religions like Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, Muslim, etc. Assamese and Bodo serve as the main languages for the communication in Guwahati. English and Hindi are also spoken by few people in the city. Beautiful arts and crafts are cultural aspects of the city of Guwahati. Handicrafts made from the Bamboo and cane, metal works, Handloom, Pottery, jewelry, wood works etc are found in plenty here. People of Guwahati celebrate all major festivals of different religions with equal zest. Along with the Deepawali and Dussera the people are also seen celebrating the Christmas and Id-ul-fitr with great enthusiasm. Apart from these festivals Guwahati also hosts many religious and cultural events throughout the year. These festival and events provides the occasions to visitors to have glimpses of their rich culture and traditions.