Tipam – A Historic Landmark of the Tai Ahom Legacy
Tipam – A Historic Landmark of the Tai Ahom Legacy Welcome to Tipam Burha Dangoria Than—the spiritual gateway to Tipam Hills. After a long while, I finally set out for Tipam Hills with Manas Da. As we reached the site, we noticed a rare sight—a foreign tourist! We had a brief exchange. He was from Finland and introduced himself as Timur—or something along those lines. The name had an Asian, perhaps Turkic, ring to it. I couldn’t quite remember it afterward, so we’ll leave that mystery for another day. Excitingly, a team from NB TV had also arrived in Tipam today. They're currently touring Assam for 30 days, filming a documentary series showcasing the state’s rich history, culture, and traditions. After gathering local insights from us, anchor Bora Bhai began shooting segments for their video. Currently, there's a major development underway—plans to install a 50-foot statue of Chaolung Sukapha atop Deoshal Hill in Tipam. This initiative, led by Naharkatiya MLA Taranga Gogoi,...