BORDOICHILA
Bordoichila rushes
To greet her
mother,
Enthusiasm turns
wild
And some heavy
shower.
Proceed of
destruction
All throughout the
way,
Lightning, thunderstorm,
Trees tremendously
sway.
Her advent conveys
Onset of spring
season
And Assamese worldwide
Enjoy their Bihu
celebration.
[Published in the e-magazine 'Bordoichila' on
14 April 2012]
Short note: 'Bordoichila' refers to a thunderstorm that
hits Assam and the neighbouring states (North-East India) during the spring
season every year. As the powerful wind lashes, trees get uprooted causing
severe damage to houses, light posts etc. According to a common belief,
'Bordoichila' is the name of a bride, who longs to meet her mother and with her
long hair unfastened, she dashes towards her home for an annual sojourn.
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