Habung

Habung [Assamese;- হাবুং] is a region [fifth capital of the Tai Ahom kingdom] in between Pachim Dhemaji & Dhakuakhana under undivided Dhemaji district in bank of Korha & Charikodiya rivers in Assam Sukaphaa's 5th capital. The name originates from Tai Ahom language [haa=five bung=to be king] as it was fifth capital of Tai Ahom kingdom.

History

Chao loung suokaphaa during his search for a capital for the Tai Ahom kingdom Sukaphaa spent some time and established his capital here,but had to leave beacuse of heavy flood.It was fifth capital of Tai Ahom for some years. Presently it bears historical significance of ancient Tai Ahom reign.

Habung Ho Phi [Cheng Rwan]

The Habung was considered as Deuloga Thai [spiritual place].A Ho phi [seng rwan] was established by Ban phi Revivalists of Phuraloung Society by the ritual of Tai Ahom ethnic Tai folk beliefs.The Tai Ahom Rituals such as Me-dam-me-phi, Ban phi are practicing by Mo-loungs [Tai Ahom priests].Ceremonies devoted to the gods commonly involve an offering of a chicken [Kai] and rice wine[Nam Lao or Haj].

References

• Guha, Amalendu (1984) Pre-Ahom Roots and the Medieval State in Assam: A Reply, Social Scientist Vol 12, No. 6, p73.

• Gait, Edward A. (1906), A History of Assam, Calcutta{{citation}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)