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This paper explores the role of folklore and its significance in cultural discourse of Karbi tribe in northeast India. Karbi tribe is one of the major ethnic groups in northeast India mainly in Karbi Anglong district of Assam. Folklore is the creation of a group of people in particular geographical area who has a common tradition, cultural, language, and livelihood. Folklore is playing an important role in order to create collective behaviour. However, this has been changed in course of time in history. However, it continues to be a vital part of the life. In this context this explores the folk life of the Karbi people including the cultural history and customs of day to day life that are all related to their folklore.