Habung [Assamese;- হাবুং] is a region [capital of the Tai Ahom kingdom] in between Pachim Dhemaji & Dhakuakhana under undivided Dhemaji district in bank of Korha & Charikodiya rivers in Assam. The name originated from Tai Ahom word, Ha means "5" and Bung means "to become king" In short As it was the 5th capital of Ahom dynasty so it is know as Habung.

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 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].

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References

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