![]() Both tragic and hilarious elements can be found in them. Religious believes have a profound impact on these songs and they also narrate Hindu mythological tales associated with marriage. Biyanam reflects the traditions and practices of Assamese society. These songs are sung by both bride and groom sides separately in different occasions. The term Biyanam has been derived from two words 'Biya' which refers to wedding in Assamese and 'Naam' which means songs. The rituals for both the bride and her groom are attended by songs of haunting melody. However, they comprise a very important part of marital celebrations and are sung on almost every ceremony. Most of these songs are of a documentary character and do not have much of symbolic significance. Marriage is an elaborate process and consequently, it has inspired a considerable number of songs. Assamese literature of the ancient times is rich in Biyanams or marriage songs. Biyanams are the Assamese wedding songs and which form an integral part of the traditional Assamese wedding, from beginning to end.
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