Celebrating Icons of Culture, Art, Politics & More of Assam
Sri Haridev - The Spiritual Reformer
| Sri Haridev was one of the prominent propagators of the Mahapurushiya Vaishnavite religion in Assam. He opposed animal sacrifice in worship and believed in worshiping Lord Krishna as the supreme deity, in accordance with... | |
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Sri Gopaldev - The Literary Saint Of The...
| Sri Gopaldev, also known respectfully as Gopal Ata, was a prominent Vaishnavite saint, spiritual leader, and writer from Assam. He was one of the key disciples of Srimanta Sankardev, the founder of the Neo-Vaishnavite mo... | |
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Sri Damodardev Of Assam - A Torchbearer ...
| Sri Damodardev was a prominent Vaishnavite saint, spiritual reformer, and a devoted disciple of the great Srimanta Sankardev, the pioneer of the Bhakti Movement in Assam. Born in the early 16th century in the village of ... | |
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Parbati Prasad Barua - Geetikavi - An I...
| Parbati Prasad Barua who is also known as Geetikavi (1904–1964) is one of the most iconic voices of Assam, whose influence extended across poetry, music, drama, and early Assamese cinema. A literary genius and cultural... | |
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Adil Hussain - A Global Face Of Indian ...
| Adil Hussain full name - Khandkar Mohammad Adil Hussain, a celebrated actor from Goalpara, Assam, is widely recognized for his versatile acting and powerful presence in both Indian and international films. From art house... | |
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Birubala Rabha - A Fearless Voice Again...
| Padma Shri Birubala Rabha (1954 – 13 May 2024), a social activist from Assam, is nationally recognized for her relentless fight against witch hunting and superstitious beliefs in rural India. Coming from a humble backg... | |
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Ananda Chandra Agarwala - Bhangoni Kunwo...
| Ananda Chandra Agarwala (1874–1940) was a renowned writer, poet, historian, translator, and administrative officer from the Biswanath district of Assam, whose contributions to Assamese literature and public administrat... | |
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Benudhar Sharma - A Multifaceted Genius ...
| Benudhar Sharma (1894–1981) was a noted Assamese writer, historian, journalist, translator, and freedom fighter, whose life was devoted to the service of Assamese literature, Indian nationalism, and historical research... | |
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Ambikagiri Raichoudhury - Assam Kesari A...
| Ambikagiri Raichoudhury (1885–1967), revered as "Assam Kesari" (Lion of Assam), was a prominent Assamese poet, writer, journalist, and nationalist leader who played a powerful role in both the Indian freedom struggle a... | |
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Dr. Homen Borgohain - A Powerful Voice I...
| Dr. Homen Borgohain (1932–2021) was a distinguished Assamese author, journalist, editor, and social commentator, whose insightful literary works and fearless journalism left an indelible mark on modern Assamese society... | |
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