Sri Haridev was one of the prominent propagators of the Mahapurushiya Vaishnavite religion in Assam. He opposed animal sacrifice in worship and believ...
Celebrating Icons of Assam
Browse biographical sketches, achievements, and legacy notes of Assamese personalities across disciplines.
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 ...
Sri Damodardev was a prominent Vaishnavite saint, spiritual reformer, and a devoted disciple of the great Srimanta Sankardev, the pioneer of the Bhakt...
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, m...
Adil Hussain full name - Khandkar Mohammad Adil Hussain, a celebrated actor from Goalpara, Assam, is widely recognized for his versatile acting and po...
Padma Shri Birubala Rabha (1954 – 13 May 2024), a social activist from Assam, is nationally recognized for her relentless fight against witch huntin...
Ananda Chandra Agarwala (1874–1940) was a renowned writer, poet, historian, translator, and administrative officer from the Biswanath district of As...
Benudhar Sharma (1894–1981) was a noted Assamese writer, historian, journalist, translator, and freedom fighter, whose life was devoted to the servi...
Ambikagiri Raichoudhury (1885–1967), revered as "Assam Kesari" (Lion of Assam), was a prominent Assamese poet, writer, journalist, and nationalist l...
Dr. Homen Borgohain (1932–2021) was a distinguished Assamese author, journalist, editor, and social commentator, whose insightful literary works and...
Birinchi Kumar Barua (1908–1964) was one of the most distinguished and versatile figures in 20th-century Assamese literature and intellectual life. ...
Rebati Mohan Dutta Choudhury (1924–2008), fondly known by his pen name "Sheelabhadra", was a distinguished Assamese writer, novelist, essayist, and ...
Jatindra Nath Duwara (1892–1964) was a prominent poet of the Jonaki Era, widely regarded for his lyrical mastery, romantic imagery, and contribution...
Chandra Kumar Agarwala (1867–1938) was a distinguished Assamese writer, poet, editor, and journalist who played a pivotal role in ushering in the mo...
Atul Chandra Hazarika (1903–1986) stands tall as one of the most influential literary figures in modern Assamese literature. He was a prolific write...
Dr. Banikanta Kakati (1894–1952) was a legendary linguist, literary critic, folklorist, and educationist from Assam, whose scholarly works left an e...
Dr. Nirmal Prabha Bordoloi (1933-2004) was a celebrated Assamese poet, songwriter, folklorist, and academician whose creative genius enriched the cult...
Mahim Bora (1924–2016) was a highly respected writer, poet, academician, and educationist from Assam, whose literary contributions enriched modern A...
Rajanikanta Bordoloi (1867–1939) was one of the most influential figures in the early phase of modern Assamese literature. Widely recognized as the ...
Raghunath Choudhary, often celebrated as the "Bihogi kobi", was a pioneering figure in Assamese literature. Born in 1879, he left an indelible mark on...