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Kamrupi culture refers to the cultural norms of people of Kamrup.
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Language
Old Kamrupi, a dialect of Eastern Magadhi Prakrit, developed in Kamrup and later transformed as modern Indo Aryan language of Kamrupi, in early second millennium common era. This language is sole literary language of entire north east India, until mid nineteenth century as well as lingua franca of learned man, parallel with Sanskrit language.
Religion
Traditionally Hinduism is primary religion practised by Kamrupi people. Cultural development of Kamrup is influenced by Hindu way life, which is evident in day-to-day life. Kamakhya temple is referred to as the heart of Kamrup in different Puranas.
Literature
Kamrupi literature as written form begins as copper plate seals and other inscriptions of Kamrupi kings, as well as Charyapada, a major work in Eastern India. Lauhityapada, Minanatha, Hema Saraswati, Ananta Kandali, Haribara Vipra, Rudra Kandali and Bhattadeva are well known Kamrupi littérateurs.
Architecture
The noticeable development of architecture commenced with Kamrup Kingdom in first millennium. Royal buildings, temples and homes are earliest known examples of Kamrupi architecture.
Folklore
Kamrupi dance are vaishnava forms of dances which are part of Kamrupi folklore.
Music
Kamrupi Lokgeet are traditional folk songs sung from immemorial times, depicting different aspects of life like wedding, lullaby and even for mosquito driveout.