ক্ষেত্রসমীক্ষার প্রেক্ষিতে বাঁকুড়ার বাংলা ধাঁধার সমকালীন আঙ্গিক/ Field study : contemporary trends of Bengal riddles in Bankura

Abstract

The word Dadha riddle is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Dhandha’. Riddle refers to a witty and anigmatic question that is designed to test a person's intelligence and reasoning ability. The Identity of its author or authors remains, unknown and the exact time of its origin continues to be a subject of debate. In fact, riddles originate thorought oral tradition, passing from one generation to other among ordinary people, who are also regarded as their creators in different parts of Bankura district, these riddles are know by different local names, such as ‘hiyali’, ‘foroi’ and ‘vangani’. 

         Regardless of how educated the people of Bankura became or how closely they come into contact with urban civilization and learned communities, they continue to preserve and express their distinctive language, culture and modes of speech, often unconsciously. The unique tone (accent) and natural style of their spoken language have given rise to a distinct linguistic sphere, reflecting the region's rich cultural identity and oral heritage. They have retained a conservative Outlook within their communities, thereby preserving many of their traditional linguistic and cultural features. Variations in morphological and phonological characteristics across different regions and social groups have attracted the attention of linguistic, whill this linguistic diversity has open up new avenues of research for scholars interested in the study of language diversity and regional speech patters.

         Riddles hold immense historical significance in everyday social life. The riddles collected thought field work are presented below : -

1. Bon thekye biralo hatnhi/ latikya latikya Kan /byat dige chela hoi degre valoban. Answer: banana tree. (Purnima sutradhar, age - 65, uneducated, cast - sutradhar, address: bahadurganj, Bishnupur, Bankura, 722122)

2. chiri chiri pata golmorither khata/amar bari jata golmoricher khata. Answer:  papaya tree. (Rasomoye bagish, age-38, uneducated, address: Vhora, Bankura, 722157) 

3. Pathame muri tapor Khoi/ tarpor laj biral abayk hoye roi. Answer: sojne tree (koppura bauri, uneducated, age - 65, address : jhatipahari, bauripara, chatna, Bankura. 722137) 

         In conclusion, folklore is an invaluable treasure of human society. In the past, people living simple and and unpretentious lives would consually recite riddles by word of mouth during their leisure time. However, under the influence of urban civilization, this practice is no language common. As a result, along with the passing of the elderly generation, these traditional riddle are gradually disappearing. at present educated people and the younger generation are becoming increasingly reluctant to use rural dialects, customs, and traditional riddles. As a result folk culture is quickly feeding away. scenes language, society, and culture are complementary to one another, developing a clear understanding of these elements will help preserve a Nation's language, society and culture. Therefore, curious readers and enthusiastic researchers must come forward to contribute to the preservation of endangered riddles. only then will the practice and study of riddles open up a new direction for contemporary society.