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Assam has a rich cultural heritage that includes a variety of folklore and legends, including stories about ghosts and supernatural beings.
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Assamese culture is rich with numerous intriguing stories about supernatural beings, spirits, and ghosts.
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Here are a few Assamese ghost folklore legends:
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1. Bura Dangoria A holy spirit dressed in white clothes who guards Namghars, the community places of worship where the sacred Bhagvat Gita is kept.
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2. Baak A malevolent creature that sometimes kills a person and takes on the corpse' s appearance, often said to be found near isolated ponds and lakes.
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3. Tejimola According to the legend, she is often depicted as a benevolent ghost who appears to people, especially men, in distress.
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4. Bordoisila She's the storm in April who throws a tantrum because she has to return to her husband's house after visiting her mother.
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5. Deuta-Dhani Deuta-Dhani is a supernatural entity in Assamese folklore associated with dark and desolate places.
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