Tucked deep along the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River, about 40 km from Guwahati, lies Mayong, a village straight out of myth. Locals call it the “Land of Black Magic”, where the supernatural once walked hand in hand with the living. For centuries, even saying Mayong’s name sent chills down people’s spines. But today, curiosity has replaced fear.
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The Village That Made Armies Disappear
The stories here sound like something out of a fantasy movie, and yet, they’ve lived on for generations. Locals say entire Mughal armies vanished when they dared to invade Mayong.
The village’s mystical healers, known as Oja or Bez, were said to turn humans into animals, melt bullets mid-air, or even summon spirits with secret mantras written on xasi pat (tree bark manuscripts). These cryptic texts, written in ancient scripts, remain unreadable to this day.
Dark Rituals and Forbidden Power
Not all legends are light. Folklore tells of ancient human sacrifices, called Noro Boli, performed to please spirits or enhance magical powers. The giant swords, known as Dakhor, used in these rituals can still be seen at the Mayong Central Museum and Emporium. Locals say magicians once had to confess their dark deeds before dying, or risk their souls being trapped forever between worlds.
The Museum That Keeps Magic Alive
If Mayong is a storybook, the museum is its most haunting chapter. The Mayong Central Museum and Emporium is filled with eerie artefacts, 13th-century mantra scrolls, copper plates inscribed with chants, ritual tools, and herbs believed to heal or harm. It’s a mix of myth, archaeology, and superstition, a tangible bridge between magic and history.
From Occult Capital to Heritage Hotspot
Mayong isn’t just surviving its spooky past, it’s owning it. Locals now guide visitors through its secretive history, explaining how once-feared mantras are now part of herbal healing and folk medicine. You can still find healers using copper plates and chants to cure pain or snake bites, proof that not all magic was ever evil.
But not all traditions have aged well. To stop fake sorcerers and harmful rituals, Assam passed the Healing (Prevention of Evil) Practices Bill, 2024. The law cracks down on exploitative “magical healing,” while allowing Mayong to preserve its authentic heritage.
A Living Legend on the Brahmaputra
Mayong isn’t just a village, it’s a living legend, a place where ancient spells meet smartphone cameras, and folklore refuses to fade. For those who dare to visit, Mayong isn’t just about black magic, it’s about a culture that turned fear into fascination.
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