Honorific Titles and Cultural Icons of Assam
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 love, nature, and social justice are deeply ingrained in the psyche of Assam. In this article we provided a list of honorific titles and cultural icons of Assam.
| Name | Contribution | Honorific Title |
| Srimanta Sankardev | Saint-reformer, cultural icon, founder of Ekasarana Dharma, creator of Sattriya and Bhaona | Mahapurush (The Great Person) |
| Bhupen Hazarika | Musician, composer, poet, filmmaker | Bard of Brahmaputra |
| Bishnu Rabha | Musician, actor, revolutionary artist | Kalaguru (Master of the Arts) |
| Jyoti Prasad Agarwala | Poet, playwright, filmmaker, freedom fighter | Rupkonwar (Prince of Beauty) |
| Phani Sarma | Actor, playwright, dramatist | Natasurya (Sun of Drama) |
| Hem Chandra Barua | Lexicographer, compiler of Hemkosh (Assamese dictionary) | N/A, but highly respected scholar |
| Lakshminath Bezbaroa | Pioneer of Assamese literature | Sahityarathi (Charioteer of Literature) |
| Parbati Prasad Baruwa | Lyricist, poet | Geetikavi (Poet of Song) |