| 词条 | Mayong (Assam) |
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| name = Mayong | other_name = Mayang | nickname = | settlement_type = city | image_skyline = | image_alt = | image_caption = | pushpin_map = India Assam#India | pushpin_label_position = | pushpin_map_alt = | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Assam, India | coordinates = {{coord|26|15|31.87|N|92|02|26.85|E|display=inline,title}} | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_name1 = Assam | subdivision_type2 = District | subdivision_name2 = Morigaon | established_title = | established_date = | founder = | named_for = | government_type = | governing_body = | unit_pref = Metric | area_footnotes = | area_rank = | area_total_km2 = | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = | population_total = | population_as_of = 2001 | population_rank = | population_density_km2 = auto | population_demonym = | population_footnotes = | demographics_type1 = Languages | demographics1_title1 = Official | demographics1_info1 = Assamese | timezone1 = IST | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | postal_code_type = | postal_code = | area_code_type = Telephone code | area_code = 913678 | registration_plate =AS | website = | iso_code = IN-AS | footnotes = }}Mayong (or Mayang, also known as the Land of Black Magic{{citation needed|date=November 2015}}, is a village in Morigaon district, Assam, India. It lies on the bank of the river Brahmaputra, approximately {{convert|40|km|abbr=on}} from the city of Guwahati. Once considered the cradle of black magic in India, Mayong is a tourist attraction because of its history.[1] EtymologyThe origins of the name may be based on any of several sources including the Sanskrit word Maya (illusion), the Chutia/Tiwa word Ma-yong which means mother, the Dimasa word for an elephant (Miyong), or from maa for Mother Shakti and ongo meaning part.{{citation needed|date=February 2014}} Some believe that Manipuris from the Moirang clan used to inhabit this area therefore; the name Moirang became Mayhong with time.[2] MythologyMayong along with Pragjyotishpura (the ancient name of Assam) find place in many mythological epics, including the Mahabharata. Chief Ghatotkacha of Kachari Kingdom took part in The Great Battle of Mahabharata with his magical powers. It was also said about the Mayong that the saints of black magic and the witches take shelter in mayong forest till now.According to recently published article on Mayong - Land of Black Magic and Witchcraft - Many tales of men disappearing into thin air, people being converted into animals, or beasts being magically tamed, have been associated with Mayong. Sorcery and magic were traditionally practiced and passed down over generations. This was shown today(6th april 2019 at 10:15pm) on zee news and reporter Sohail hosted the show. Also they have shown some actual magic done by villagers. HistoryAccording to history, Narabali or human sacrifices were carried out in connection with the worship of Shakti until the early modern period. Excavators had recently dug up swords and other sharp weapons that resembled tools used for human sacrifice in other parts of the country. The swords resemble ones used for human sacrifice other parts of India, suggesting that human sacrifice may have occurred in the Ahom era in Mayong.[1] TourismMayong is a tourist and archaeological location because of its rich wildlife, archaeology pilgrimage, eco-tourism, adventure tourism, cultural tourism and river tourism. There are numerous archaeological relics and artefacts, including books on black magic and Ayurveda at the Mayong Central Museum and Emporium, which was opened in 2002.[3] Very close to Mayong is the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary. This Sanctuary has the highest density of one horned rhinoceros in the world. See also
References1. ^1 {{cite web |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090514/jsp/northeast/story_10958581.jsp |title=New light on land of black magic - Huge swords unearthed at Mayong in Assam point to human sacrifice |last=Rahman |first=Daulat |date=2009-05-14 |accessdate=2009-08-23}} 2. ^http://www.newsgram.com/mayong-assam-the-land-of-myth-and-magic/ 3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1021101/asp/northeast/story_1342954.asp|title=Good Morning|date=2002-11-01|publisher=The Telegraph|accessdate=2009-08-24}} 3. Mayong - Land of Black Magic and Witchcraft 4. Morigaon District Administration 5. Mayong news and black magic of Mayong 3 : Morigaon|Tourism in Assam|Cities and towns in Morigaon district |
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