Bo-deri

Deori is a indigenous tribe in India. Deoris are also known as Jimochaya. Traditionally, the people of Deori tribe are very religious. They have been believed in a unique traditional religion which is popularly known as Kundimama. The public worshiping place (temple) is known as "Degor" among the believers of Kundimama. The religious social structure of the Deori people is maintained by the Priests of the entire village, and hence Deori tribe is also called as "Priest Tribe". The Priests of Kundimama society (Deori society) are mainly classified into four categories. They are Bo-deri, Ho-deri, Bor-Bharali and Horu-Bharali. Every category of above Priest has defferent powers and functions. "Bo-deri" is the prime priest in every "Degor"(the temple of the Deori people is called Degor). The "Bo-deri" is nominated by the Midigira or Midigirasi and appointed by the entire "Degor Management Committee". The persons for the "Bo-deri" posts are nominated from the sub-clan named "Sundari" only (among Dibongias).The "Midigira or Midigirasi" (a man or a woman that sent to the earth by the God for a particular period to act as the God) is strictly maintained this rule in the nomination of the person for the post of Bo-deri (from the beginning of the Deori society). Hence, later on, "Sundari" sub-clan is become to known as "Bo-deri" sub-clan among Deori people. As mentioned in the above procedure, the persons for the "Ho-deri" posts are also nominated by the "Midigira or Midigirasi" from the sub-clan named "Patir`(Patri)" among the Dibongia Deoris. "Hoderi" priests are also appointed by the "Degor Management Committee". "Ho-deri" priests have played a significant role in their religious "Degor"(temple) as well as traditional religious society. As mentioned above, "Bor-Bharali" and "Horu-Bharali" are nominated by the "Midigira" or "Midigirasi" from the sub-clan named "Airo (Arriyo)" among Dibongia Deoris. They are also appointed by the "Degor Management Committee". These two types of priests are also played a great importance in "Degor"(temple) as well as in traditional religious Deori society.