Mukhyamantri Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan (CMAAA) is a flagship initiative of the Government of Assam to promote self-employment and entrepreneurship among the youth of the state. The scheme was launched in September, 2023 to support unemployed persons by providing financial support and skill development training and supporting them in setting up micro-enterprises. Objectives• Promote Entrepreneurship – […]
Moghai Ojah or Moghai Baruah (1916– 1978) was a musician from Assam responsible for bringing the Dhol of Assam to the attention of the world. Moghai Ojah also acted in a few movies, including Pioli Phukan, Ranga Police, Pratidhwani, Mahut Bandhu Re (Bengali), and Maram Trishna.He was born in Naosolia Gaon, Jorhat, Assam into a
Khel Maharan is a sports project developed by the Directorate of Sports and Youth Welfare, Government of Assam, that aims to discover and support sporting talent from the village level to a district, state, and national level. Key Highlights of Khel Maharan 2.0 (2023 – 24)
The Kalika Purana (कालिकापुराण) is one of the eighteen major Puranas, one of the Mahapuranas, in Hindu literature. It is a Shakta Purana, focusing primarily on the goddess Kali (one of the fierce manifestations of Devi or Durga) as the supreme deity. Below are some main points about the Kalika Purana:Content and Orientation:
Honorific titles and cultural icons of Assam signify the rich heritage and diverse traditions of the northeastern Indian state. Out of all the honorable cultural icons, one of the most respected is the legendary Assamese poet and playwright, Bhupen Hazarika, whose contribution to music/literature earned him the name “Bard of Brahmaputra.” His songs rooted in
The Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty was a significant medieval dynasty in India and ruled over extensive territories in northern India, comprising all of modern Rajasthan at times, from the 8th to the 11th centuries CE. Among other things, they are noted for successfully resisting Arab invasions and helped shape the political landscape of the Indian subcontinent. They
Gayan bayan is a traditional religious music and dance performance in Assam, India and is significantly associated with the Sattriya tradition of Vaishnavism. It consists of singers (gayan) and drummers (bayan), and uses instruments such as khols or cymbals, to perform devotional songs and dances. These performances are specifically located in the context of rituals
The first Indian film is Raja Harishchandra, a silent movie made in 1913 that was directed by Dadasaheb Phalke. It is said to be the first feature-length full-length film in Indian cinema.The first full-length Indian feature film is generally regarded to be Raja Harishchandra. Key Points:
Devadasi nritya, the dance of the Devadasi, is a sacred dance tradition in India where the Temple dancer, the Devadasi, dances to please deities. This dance tradition, especially popular in South India, comes in several forms depending on where the dance is performed, and it is steeped in the culture and traditions of temples and
Deodhani Nritya is the Shaman folk dance of Assam, India performed at Manasa Puja to pay homage to the goddess of snakes. It is a religious dance performed principally by women, although it may sometimes be done with men. The dancers are said to be “possessed” with spiritual powers of a god or goddess, essentially
