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Santiniketan Event Honors Assamese Icons Hazarika & Barua
8 Feb
Summary
- Monkobita event at Visva-Bharati University celebrates Hazarika and Barua.
- The event marks the birth centenaries of both literary and musical giants.
- It highlights their profound influence on Assamese culture and consciousness.
Visva-Bharati University in Santiniketan will host the sixth 'Monkobita' on February 13, celebrating the birth centenaries of Assamese cultural icons Bhupen Hazarika and Navakanta Barua. This event pays homage to their immense contributions that continue to define Assamese literature and music.
Bhupen Hazarika, known as the 'Bard of Brahmaputra,' was a multifaceted artist whose work resonated beyond Assam, finding a parallel creative base in West Bengal. His artistic journey fostered collaborations and spread messages of unity and humanism.
Navakanta Barua, affectionately called 'Ekhud Kokaideu,' remains a central figure in modern Assamese literature, with a diverse body of work. His academic years at Visva-Bharati deeply influenced his humanist philosophy and poetic voice.
The Monkobita initiative, organized by the Raul Kaushik Nath Foundation, includes both academic and cultural sessions, honoring Assam's rich heritage.
