Dr. Birendra Kumar Gohain
Author & researcher from Assam, India.
This website is a home for my books, research, and selected writings—work shaped by a lifelong curiosity about history, belief, and culture in Northeast India.
If you’re discovering my work for the first time, begin with the books.
If you’re returning, you may enjoy a short excerpt from my writing.
FEATURED BOOKS
A selection of published works across history, tradition, belief, and cultural studies.
The Ahoms and Their Traditions (Vol. 1 & 2)
A detailed study of Ahom traditions and religious life, documented with care and long-form research.
Origin of the Tais and Chaolung Siukapha
An exploration of origins, migration, and the legacy associated with Chaolung Siu-Ka-Pha.
Social Change in the Society of the Singphos in Assam
A study of social transformation and lived change within the Singpho community in Assam.
The Hill Karbis (1984)
A focused look at the Hill Karbis—community life, identity, and social realities.
Moran Janagosti
Notes and observations on the Moran community—history, society, and cultural continuity.
On Tai Myths
A thoughtful collection engaging with Tai myths and the way belief travels through generations.
Themes & Research Areas
A selection of published works across history, tradition, belief, and cultural studies.
Tai-Ahom history & origins
Writing and research around origins, identity, and historical memory.
Traditions, belief, and ritual life
How faith, practice, and community traditions shape everyday life.
Indigenous communities of Assam
Studies and reflections on communities, culture, and social change.
Myths, narratives, and cultural memory
Myths not as fantasy—rather as preserved meaning.
Creative writing & expression
Poetry and dramatic works alongside research.
About the Author
Dr. Birendra Kumar Gohain is an author and researcher from Assam whose published work examines Tai-Ahom history, traditions, belief systems, and the social worlds of communities in Northeast India. His writings include historical and cultural studies, community-focused research, and creative works in drama and poetry.
Alongside his literary and research contributions, he served for decades in public administration and retired from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Assam, concluding his government career as Commissioner & Secretary to the Chief Minister of Assam and Commissioner & Secretary, Home & Political Departments. He later served as State Information Commissioner, Assam Information Commission.
Notably, he served as Vice-Chairman of the Chaolung SiuKaPha Samanway Kshetra helping create a landmark space that showcases Tai-Ahom and indigenous cultures of Assam. He has also been associated with cultural and research organizations through advisory and leadership roles, including language implementation efforts linked to Asom Sahitya Sabha.
SELECTED WRITINGS
Short excerpts from essays and reflections added over time
Siu-Ka-Pha in Assam: The Founder, the Timeline, and the Real Meaning of Asom Divas
A clear timeline of Siu-Ka-Pha’s arrival and why Assam Divas matters for identity and unity.
Enquiries & Requests
For book enquiries, interviews, or archival requests, you can reach out through the contact page.