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Chandi Baruah
Explore the historical story of Chandi Baruah and his connection with Howly.
HOWLY · ASSAM · INDIA
HOWLY lives here.
A town shaped by centuries of history, faith, culture, stories and people.
HOWLYTOWN · A DIGITAL STORY
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MORE THAN A TOWN
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Not just a place.
A living story.
Howly carries a remarkable history stretching across generations. From stories surrounding Chandi Baruah and the origins of Howly to its cultural traditions, education, people and festivals, the town continues to evolve while preserving its heritage.
THE STORIES BEHIND HOWLY
People.
Memory.
Culture.
Discover the people, literature, traditions and cultural memory that help define the story of Howly.
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Manomati
Literature, memory and the cultural story connected with Howly.
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Sankardeva
The influence of Srimanta Sankardeva and Vaishnavite culture in Assam.
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A Town of Culture
Festivals, music, traditions and community continue to shape everyday life in Howly.
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01 · CHANDI NARAYAN BARUAH
A name behind Howly.
Chandi Narayan Baruah is remembered in Howly's historical tradition as the ruler and noble figure whose residence, known as Raajhowly, is closely connected with the story of the town's name.
According to the historical account published by HowlyTown, his settlement beside the Manah River was known as Baruar Bari. The remains of this historic estate, along with associated temples, ponds and archaeological traces, continue to form part of Howly's cultural memory. The story is also connected with Rajanikanta Bordoloi's Manomati, which helped preserve the memory of Chandi Baruah and the region in Assamese literature.
LEGACY
Raajhowly
LANDMARK
Baruar Bari
MEMORY
Howly · Manah River
IMAGINARY CHARACTER ART
Imaginary art by Nabin Chandra Das · Conceptualised by Ashim Das & Bhargav Das
HOWLY · LOWER ASSAM · ASSAM
Cultural hub
of Lower Assam
Region.
Howly stands as a vibrant cultural centre of Lower Assam, where festivals, music, traditions, faith and community continue to shape the identity of the region.
HOWLY · ASSAM
HOWLY
RAAS
RAAS
Howly Raas Mahotsav has become one of the defining cultural traditions of the town, bringing together devotion, performance, art and community across generations.
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HOWLY RAAS MANDIR · 3D AERIAL VIEW
At the heart of Howly's cultural identity, the Raas Mandir stands as a symbol of devotion, tradition and generations of community heritage.
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HOWLY · FROM DAWN TO DUSK
A town
in motion.
From the first light over the landscape to the quiet of evening, Howly's story is inseparable from the land, rivers, people and traditions that surround it.
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A STORY THROUGH TIME
Generations
of Raas.
1928
The beginning
Howly Raas Mahotsav begins at Howly Hatkhola as a three-day celebration.
1954
A changing town
Howly's growing importance and changing surroundings influence the future of the festival.
1955
A new home
The Raas celebration moves from its original location following changes connected with NH31.
1997
A larger vision
A large temple committee is formed, strengthening the organisation and scale of the celebration.
2007
A new temple
The new Raas temple is consecrated, marking another important chapter in Howly's cultural journey.
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THE STORY CONTINUES
HOWLY
Centuries behind us.
Generations ahead.
This is Howly.
A digital story of its history,
people, culture, traditions and
enduring spirit of Raas.