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"Mayong"- Assam’s mystical village
m0uy1S
No.499
Mayong, situated in Assam’s Morigaon district, has long been feared as India’s black magic capital, a place avoided since ancient times.
>It is even mentioned in the Mahabharata, where Ghatotkach is said to have gained mystical powers from mayong.
The most chilling lore dates back to 1337, when Muhammad Shah marched into Mayong with nearly 100,000 horsemen to attack the Ahom kingdom.
>Sike,The army vanished without a trace no bodies, no weapons giving rise to the belief that Mayong’s occult practices swallowed them whole cause they didn't have enough manpower for battle.
This legend, along with Mughal era fears, is also referenced in the Alamgir Nama, noting that even Aurangzeb’s forces avoided the region.
>Kek aurangcuck got shitscared
Centuries later, during the Battle of Saraighat (1671), Ram Singh’s Mughal army was defeated, and he retreated considered lucky cause the earlier invaders like Muhammad Shah who never returned.
Black magic remained deeply rooted in local culture. Traditional practitioners, known as bez or ojaa, were believed to summon spirits, heal illnesses, solve disputes, or even harm enemies using voodoo like rituals or turning men into beasts. Mayong was also infamous for narbali human sacrifices once performed to gain supernatural powers. Archaeologists have unearthed weapons resembling ancient sacrifice tools.
Mayong’s magic tradition is somewhat dying cause the youths are migrating to othe cities for studies and they have no one to pass this knowledge to many practitioners donate their tool of magic in the mayong museum for display.
Some people say if you visit there nowadays there's nothing like that left but some believers also says
>with the recent spike in the popularity of the village they had to shift or hide these practices and ppl into gupt mayong.
Some cool folktales of assam
>in the late '60s, A boy visited Mayong with his grandparents, but he mysteriously disappeared in the journey.
Each morning, while searching for him, his grandparents sat at a tea stall where a goat always appeared, begging for food and chewing the grandfather’s kurta.
They thought nothing of it until an Assamese local heard about the missing boy.
He told them he was sure that the goat was actually their grandson, transformed by a Mayong witch.
According to him, the boy turned into a goat by day and back into a man after dusk, used by the witch for her rituals.
He warned that if the goat crossed Mayong’s boundary, it would die instantly.
After this revelation, the goat never appeared again.He was never found.
>Tejimola is a lonely young girl tortured by her cruel stepmother. One day, while her loving father is away, the stepmother beats her to death with a dheki (pestle) and buries her in the backyard.
From the grave, Tejimola returns as a bottlegourd plant, but when the stepmother realizes this, she destroys it. Tejimola then reappears as a lemon shrub, crying out whenever someone tries to pluck its fruit, until the shrub is thrown into the river.
There she transforms into a lotus, which her father discovers on his way home. The lotus sings to him, revealing her identity.
To prove it, she turns into a sparrow, and her father takes her home, confronts the stepmother, and he kicks are out of the house.
Finally, Tejimola regains her human form.
>A woman unknowingly marries a serpent disguised as a charming man.
At night, she begins hearing scales dragging across the floor.
She soon discovers her husband sheds his human skin after sunset, becoming a giant cobra.Warned by her mother, she burns the shed skin before he can return to it.
The serpent shrieks in agony, thrashes wildly, and bursts through the roof
before finally collapsing and dying in the flames.
Alright so this was the final thread about assam i think i covered most of it
>the sources are in reples.
>thanks for reading anons.
m0uy1S
No.500
I think These were the most important resources i found.
>https://raiot.in/demystifying-black-magic-mayong-village-museum-and-research-centre-assam/
>https://archive.org/details/GrandmasTales/page/n33/mode/2up
>https://archive.org/download/ICACAMEGYINAABONTSENAMEREKASAYIPDF2018/Assamese_Demonology.pdf
m0uy1S
No.501
If you're reading so far
Surpisee anonns, you've unlocked 5 more urban legends! these are the one's i found randomly on the internet i just copy pasted them here so obv these didn't make the past list of urban legends.
>The Burha Dangoriya
He is a protective, ancient spirit from Assam's rural communities, often linked to sacred groves and forests. He is seen as an elderly man draped in white clothing, symbolizing purity and wisdom. The Burha Dangoriya is revered as a guardian spirit who ensures that forests are respected and preserved. Those who enter sacred forest spaces without the proper rituals or intentions risk invoking his wrath. The Burha Dangoriya is generally benevolent to those who respect nature, and it is believed he will offer protection or guidance to those lost in the forest. However, if the natural world is harmed or sacred spaces are violated, the spirit becomes vengeful, causing sickness or bad luck until the balance is restored.
>Gaon Roja
The Gaon Roja is a guardian spirit of villages in Assam. This spirit is often depicted as a figure who rides a ghostly white horse and is believed to protect the village from external threats or supernatural forces. The Gaon Roja is an unseen entity during the day but is said to manifest at night, ensuring the safety of villagers. According to folklore, the Gaon Roja watches over every aspect of village life and protects the community from natural disasters, illnesses, and even malevolent spirits. The spirit’s presence is especially felt during times of crisis or when the village faces a potential attack or misfortune. To honor the Gaon Roja, villagers perform specific ceremonies, ensuring his protection is always maintained.
>The Uka, also called Guloi or Dhonguloi,
This is a spirit associated with fields and buried treasure. By day, the Uka is incorporeal, but by night, it transforms into a large bird resembling the adjutant stork, known for feeding on carrion. The Uka is said to be able to emit glowing flames from its mouth. While the Uka generally does not harm humans, it is advised not to run from one if you encounter multiple in the sky, as they may sense fear and attack, targeting your eyes. The Uka is also believed to guard hidden treasures, and those who try to steal from it face dire consequences. Some believe that the Uka is a manifestation of the guardian spirit of the land, representing both the dangers and mysteries of the earth.
>In Assamese folklore, Khuba and Khubi are two flame-demons born from the fiery cries of Parvati, the wife of Lord Shiva. These spirits are often associated with marriage and are believed to cause strife and discord between newlywed couples. They are said to lie in wait at the junctions of three roads, ready to possess the newlyweds and ignite a series of quarrels. The flames of discord they create can cause irreparable damage to relationships. However, if a special ritual is performed on the third day after the wedding, the couple can appease the spirits and avoid their harmful influence. Without this intervention, the marriage is believed to be doomed to failure and unhappiness.
>The Mudmudiya-Gudgudiya Bhoot, also known as the Luli Bhoot.
This is a strange and comical ghost. Without arms or legs, it rolls along the ground, making it one of the most unusual spirits in Assamese folklore. The Mudmudiya-Gudgudiya Bhoot is known for speaking in gibberish, a language that even other spirits cannot understand. While it is often portrayed as a figure of comic relief, it can also possess people, leading to temporary disability or madness. These ghosts are active at night and during other in-between times, such as twilight or noon. Despite their eerie nature, these ghosts are generally harmless, though they are still a source of fright for those who encounter them.
yTXGH7
No.504
>>499(OP)
Fuck ik the goat legend
6sfBI7
No.506
>>504
Yeah its pretty well known.
50+/ga
No.510
Really Enjoyed reading your posts.
Thanks anons,
X / certainly deserves much more attention
6sfBI7
No.511
>>510
Appreciate it anon just stick around im thinking of covering most of the indian folklore and urban legenda
cqKs0T
No.513
>>499(OP)
Can you try covering Rajasthan or Haryana next? They have some cool lore about baolis.
cqKs0T
No.514
Great thread, as usual. Try creating a youtube storyline channel based on niche Indian folklore. That sort of stuff is getting very popular these days.
6sfBI7
No.515
>>513
I was thinking of rajasthan first, I'll post in some upcoming days.
cqKs0T
No.516
>>515
Looking forward to it!
