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Bathouism: From Oral Tradition to Institutional Religion (ABRU)

In this video, we dive deep into the history of Bathouism, the indigenous faith of the Bodo community. We explore how the formation of the All Bathou Religious Union (ABRU) in 1992 triggered a "Renaissance of the Sijou," fundamentally changing how Bathouism is practiced today. From the philosophy of the Five Elements (Pancha Tattva) to the shift from domestic altars to community Thansalis, and the debate between animal sacrifice and "Bibar Bathou" (Flower Bathou), this video covers the complete journey of religious institutionalization in Bodoland. We also discuss how this religious revival became a critical tool for Bodo socio-political identity and survival. Topics Covered: The crisis of identity in the 20th century. Traditional beliefs: The 18 Gods & The Sijou Plant. The formation of ABRU and key figures like Mangal Singh Hazowary. Major Reforms: Tuesday Prayers, Scriptures, and Temples. The "Green Theology" of Bathouism. If you found this video informative, please Like, Share, and Subscribe for more content on Bodo History and Culture! #Bathouism #BodoHistory #ABRU #Bodoland #Sijou #NortheastIndia #TribalReligion #BodoCulture #IndigenousFaith #Bathou 0:00 - Introduction: The Crisis of Bodo Identity 0:52 - What is Traditional Bathouism? (The 5 Elements) 1:45 - The Birth of ABRU (1992): A Historic Turning Point 2:38 - The Great Reformation: From Courtyard to Temple (Thansali) 3:25 - Creating the "Holy Books": Gwthar Mwikhun & Bandwi 4:10 - The Debate: Animal Sacrifice vs. Flower Bathou 4:55 - Politics of Identity: Census & Statehood 5:35 - Conclusion: The Future of the Sijou