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WikiNE is a free, collaborative and web-based repository of research-based information related to the North East Region of India. Encompassing 8 states of India, the north east region of India, also known as Northeast India, is known for wide diversity in terms of its geography, wildlife, demographics, cultures and economy. Although extensive research and studies have highlighted various multi-dimensional aspects of Northeast India to some extent and increasingly more users are publishing information about Northeast India in internet, very little amount of information are available in a well-organized manner that can cater to internet users in getting an easy access to required information. WikiNE is an initiative to drive information gathering through crowd-sourcing from users through a defined methodical process and then publishing these information in the web portal WikiNE.org. In this way, people across the globe will be able to explore more about this part of India on internet.
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| The Bhimasankar Dadash Jyotirling Dham is located in Dakini (daini) pahar (hill) in south-west of Guwahati, Assam, India. It is situated nearby to Dipor Beel (lake).
As per Shiv Puran, Lord Shiva incarnated here in Dakini hill to destroy a demon named Bhimasur. Bhimasur was son of Kumbhakarna and Karkati. Kumbhakarna, brother of Ravana (King of lanka) was in love with Karkati, daughter of King of Patal Lok. Karkati’s father was invited by Ravan to fight against Rama but Kubhakana refused to come until Ravan allowed to marry Karkati. After getting advice from Narada, Ravana agreed for the marriage of Kumbhakarna. Karkati gave birth to Kumbhakana’s son after his death in the war against Rama. Bhimasur challenged lord Vishnu after getting boon from lord read more.... |
 Bhimeswar Dham entry gate
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| Festivals of North East India | |||||||
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| Assam | Arunachal Pradesh | Meghalaya | Mizoram | Manipur | Tripura | Nagaland | Sikkim |
| Bihu
Ambubachi Mela |
Solung
Losar |
Shad Suk Mynsiem
Nongkrem |
Chapchar Kut
Mim Kut |
Ningol Chakouba
Chumpa |
Garia Puja
Pilak |
Aoleang
Sekrenyi |
Pang Lhabsol
Losar |
| Tourist places of North East India | |||||||
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| Assam | Arunachal Pradesh | Meghalaya | Mizoram | Manipur | Tripura | Nagaland | Sikkim |
| Holy places of North East India | |||||||
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| Assam | Arunachal Pradesh | Meghalaya | Mizoram | Manipur | Tripura | Nagaland | Sikkim |
| Important cities and places of North East India | |||||||
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| Assam | Arunachal Pradesh | Meghalaya | Mizoram | Manipur | Tripura | Nagaland | Sikkim |
