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21-Foot Statue Celebrates Homen Borgohain's Legacy
7 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A 21-foot bronze statue of Homen Borgohain unveiled on his birth anniversary.
- The statue honors the Sahitya Akademi winner and former Assam Sahitya Sabha president.
- It stands at his birthplace, Dhakuakhana in Lakhimpur district, Assam.
A majestic 21-foot bronze statue honoring the renowned Assamese litterateur Homen Borgohain was unveiled at his birthplace in Dhakuakhana, Lakhimpur district. The ceremony, held on his birth anniversary, celebrated the life and legacy of the influential thinker.
Borgohain, born in 1932 and passing in May 2021, was a significant intellectual figure in Assam. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1978 for his novel "Pita Putra" and served as president of the Assam Sahitya Sabha. His contributions profoundly shaped literary and social consciousness.
The statue, erected by the Homen Borgohain Trust, serves as a beacon of inspiration. Attendees, including MP Pradan Baruah and educationist Dr. Amarjyoti Choudhury, praised Borgohain as a "conscience keeper of Assamese society" and a philosopher whose vision transcended literature.
