Vol. 3, Issue 8, Part E (2017)

Abstract
The Bodos who believe in many gods and goddesses observe verities of rituals. These rites and rituals are mostly connected with their religion. Their religion centres round the worship of ‘Bathou Brai” or “Cibrai”. Bathou is the Chief among the gods and goddesses worshipped by the Bodos. The religious minded Bodos worship Bathou Brai during the Kherai festival. Kherai puja is believed to be the greatest religious festival of the Bodos traditionally celebrated for the welfare of both personal and everybody’s life.