The word is derived from Bodo language word Bardwi-sikla , which means Bar- Wind , dwi- Water/Rain , Sikla - Young lady.
BardwiSikla is also called Bordoisila in Assamese.
Bordoisila (Assamese: বৰদৈচিলা) is an native Assamese word native to the state of Assam in India. It originally refers to the Spirit Goddess of Wind and Rain(Nature) and so wild wind occurs in Assam, that marks the incoming monsoon season, as it is accompanied with heavy showers and strong wind causing widespread damage.
Legend has it that a young, married woman spirit who in a hurry to fly back to her maternal place destroys literally everything on her path; Bordoisila comes to Assam. The word "Bordoisila" is maybe derived from the Boro word "Bardoisikla". Bardoisikhla breaks down to "Bar-" meaning wind, "-doi-" means water and "-sikhla" means girl in Boro language. It represents the Spirit of Nature, Wind and Rain, and it marks the beginning of the festival month of Bohag/Bwishagu (Spring season). .
BardwiSikla is also called Bordoisila in Assamese.
Bordoisila (Assamese: বৰদৈচিলা) is an native Assamese word native to the state of Assam in India. It originally refers to the Spirit Goddess of Wind and Rain(Nature) and so wild wind occurs in Assam, that marks the incoming monsoon season, as it is accompanied with heavy showers and strong wind causing widespread damage.
Legend has it that a young, married woman spirit who in a hurry to fly back to her maternal place destroys literally everything on her path; Bordoisila comes to Assam. The word "Bordoisila" is maybe derived from the Boro word "Bardoisikla". Bardoisikhla breaks down to "Bar-" meaning wind, "-doi-" means water and "-sikhla" means girl in Boro language. It represents the Spirit of Nature, Wind and Rain, and it marks the beginning of the festival month of Bohag/Bwishagu (Spring season). .
by Bardwi November 23, 2021