• Sefali Roy

Dr. Mamoni Raisom Goswami,also known as Indira Goswami, was an esteemed writer, poet, and scholar hailing from Assam . A renowned Professor of Delhi University, editor, poet, and scholar, Goswami gained wide recognition for her valuable contributions to Assamese that have been translated into numerous Indian languages. She was bestowed with numerous awards and honours for her literary accomplishments, such as the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1983, Jnanpith Award in 2000 and the Padma Shri in 2002. Goswami's writings often humbly centered on social issues, women's rights, and the cultural heritage of Assam. In her novel "The Moth Eaten Howdah of the Tusker," Goswami skilfully portrays the society and culture of Amranga Sattra in South Kamrup. She offers a realistic depiction of the customs, rituals, and way of life of the people in this society. While she draws extensively from the Sattra to shape her characters, she modestly acknowledges the inclusion of elements from her imagination. This research paper aims at analysing the socio-cultural representation of the Assamese Society presented by Goswami in this thought provoking novel.

Society, Culture, rites and rituals, women

"Interpreting Society and Culture in Indira Goswami's The Moth Eaten Howdah of the Tusker.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 8, page no.f575-f579, August-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2108676.pdf

"Interpreting Society and Culture in Indira Goswami's The Moth Eaten Howdah of the Tusker.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 8, page no. ppf575-f579, August-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2108676.pdf