Summary
This article describes the 'Kobira Lainai' ceremony, the final pre-marriage ritual of the Bodo tribe, where families formally set the wedding date.
Bodo Tribe Pre-Marriage Ceremony: Kobira Lainai
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Kobira Lainai Ceremony Overview
The 'Kobira Lainai' is the concluding pre-marriage ceremony for the Bodo tribe. During this ritual, the bride's parents, the groom's parents, the village headman, and other village elders gather at the bride's home. The primary purpose of this meeting is to formally decide and fix the date for the wedding. This tradition was recounted by Bena Brahma, a 60-year-old informant from Santinagar, Dotma.