Traditional Healer in Gorkha Community in Assam: A Study

Author(s)	Dr. Sanjib Kumar Chetry
Country	India
Abstract	Abstract: The Gorkha community in Assam has preserved a rich tradition of indigenous healing practices deeply rooted in spiritual beliefs and cultural rituals. This study explores the role and significance of traditional healers- Dhami-Jhakri, Pandit, Jyotishi, Gossain Achhat and other spiritual practitioners- within the Gorkha society. These healers are not merely involve themselves to cures of physical ailments but are revered as mediums of divine energy, entrusted with restoring balance between the body, spirit, and cosmic forces. The healing practices often involve diagnosing graha-dosha (planetary afflictions) interpreting omens, conducting rituals like Achhat (sacred rice offerings), and invoking spiritual powers to dispel malevolent forces. Through ethnographic observation and community interviews, the study reveals how faith healing continuous to thrive alongside modern medicine, serving not only health-related needs but also guiding moral and spiritual life. The research highlights the resilience of traditional knowledge and its ongoing relevance in the socio-cultural fabric of the Gorkha Community in Assam.
Keywords	Beliefs, Cosmic power, Culture, Divine energy, Healer, Tradition, Sacrifice.
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On	2025-07-17
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.51362
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9tz86

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