Me Dam Me Phi
AssameseAlso known as: Ahom Ancestor Worship, Me-Dam-Me-Phi Festival
Me Dam Me Phi
About Me Dam Me Phi
Me-Dam-Me-Phi is the most important ancestor worship festival of the Ahom community in Assam, observed on the last day of the Assamese month of Aghon (January). The festival honours departed souls and seeks their blessings.
During the festival, the Ahom community gathers at the maidam (burial mounds) and ancestral tombs to offer prayers, food, and traditional rice beer (laopani). The priests (Deodhai) perform elaborate rituals using traditional Ahom scripts and mantras.
Me-Dam-Me-Phi is a unique blend of Tai and Hindu traditions, reflecting the Ahom community's rich cultural heritage. The festival includes traditional music, dance, and community feasts, strengthening the bond between the living and the departed.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Me-Dam-Me-Phi involves elaborate ancestor worship rituals rather than fasting, with traditional food offerings and prayers.
- Clean the ancestral tombs and burial mounds before the festival.
- Prepare traditional Ahom food and rice beer for offerings.
- Gather at the maidam for the Deodhai's rituals.
- Offer food and prayers to the departed ancestors.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Clean the ancestral tombs and prepare the offering area.
- The Deodhai performs the rituals with traditional mantras.
- Offer food, rice beer, and prayers to the ancestors.
- Share the community feast and celebrate with traditional music.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Me-Dam-Me-Phi is celebrated by the Ahom community of Assam as their most important ancestor worship festival.
It honours departed ancestors, seeks their blessings for the living, and strengthens the connection between present and past generations.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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