Depiction of Assamese Customs and Rituals in the novel Rebirth by Jahnavi Barua

Abstract

It is noteworthy how in the literary World of India, writings in English have been emerging from the North East. Writers from this part are producing works with authentic qualities and true vision of its people. Customs and Rituals are the basis of a society, which helps people to stay connected to their very roots. And the presentation of the same in literary works allow the readers to delve deeper into the text and to feel the very essence of a particular region. Such attributions on North East Indian writings are developing the interest of readers in this region’s writings and on its people from different parts of the mainland India. This paper seeks to analyse Jahnavi Barua’s novel Rebirth  from the above mentioned lense of customs and rituals in the Assamese society.