Varaha is the avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, in the form of a boar at the Udayagiri Caves is among the most well-known relief sculptures in Cave 5 and expresses the story of Vishnu saving Bhudevi (Earth) from the cosmic ocean. As one of the few large relief sculptures representing Gupta art, it ...

Some notable names among Assamese novelists and writers are: Rajanikant Bardlai, Laxminanda Bara, Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya, Mamini Raisom Goswami, Navkant Baruwa, Syed Abdul Malik, Devananda Acharya . Some Notable Assamese Novels: Bhanumathi by Padmanath Gohain Baruah: The novel Bhanumati ...

The Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli is an important Buddhist sculpture located near Bhubaneswar, in Odisha, India. It is carved into rock and is thought to be among the earliest examples of rock-cut art in Odisha. The Elephant is carved in a naturalistic style and it is believed to depict Ashoka's ...

Pandit Shivkumar Sharma (13 January 1938 – 10 May 2022) was an iconic Indian classical musician who is credited with introducing the santoor—an ancient Kashmiri instrument—into the Hindustani classical music fold. His advances elevated the santoor from being a regional folk instrument to becoming ...

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 ...

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 ...

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) Dates of event: ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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: ...