Sonkuriha, 'Suvarnakundya' in ancient times, Suvarnakudya has been correctly identified with Sonkuriha in undivided kamrup, nine miles from Hajo which remained an important mart for Indo-tibetan and Bhutan trade till recent times is a village in Nalbari district of Western Assam.
Etymology The modern name is derived from Sanskrit form 'Suvarnakundya', the ancient name of the area.
History The arthashastra of Kautilya mentioned flourishing trade with Kamrup. He mentioned finest sik of his times was produced in Sonkuriha (Suvarnakundya).Kiran Singh (1994), Textiles in ancient India: from Indus Valley Civilization to Maurya period, p.36Anjan Kumar Bhattacharyya (1988), Modern Accounting Concepts in Kautilya's Arthaśāstra, p.134 It also produced a special perfume named 'Tailaparnika', which also produced in at least six other places within Kamrup region. The Kamrup also produced Chandana and Aguru products at that time.
Like rest of Kamrup region, language used in Sonkuriha is Assamese language.
Festivals
Domahi, Amati, Durga Puja, Kali Puja (Shyama Puja, Diwali), Holi, Janmastami, Shivratri etc. are major festivals of the village. Vedic culture is widespread in day-to-day life.
Transport
The village is well connected to
See also
Villages of Nalbari District
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