Baba Ramdev tenders apology after Patanjali yoga instructor sparks controversy

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has tendered an apology before the nation and the people of Assam in particular after controversy erupted following the statement of a Patanjali yoga instructor Satinath Barale concerning Vaishnav saint Srimanta Sankardev. Talking about the issue, Baba Ramdev said that Barale has been dismissed from service with immediate effect and said […]

Assam observes 450th death anniversary of Srimanta Sankardev

Today is the 450th death anniversary of renowned Vaishnav saint of Assam, Srimanta Sankardev. People all across the state observed the occasion with prayer meets at various Vaishnav Sattras and Namghars. As in the rest of Assam, the river island of Majuli which houses some of the most prominent Sattras of the state, is gearing […]

Delhiites to get a slice of Assam’s traditional art form ‘Bhaona’

New Delhi is all set to experience the invigorating flavour of Srimanta Sankaradev’s 16th century performing art form ‘Bhaona’ at the Srimanta Sankardev Bhawan in the city. The Mahapurus Srimanta Sankardev Namdharma Samaj, a religious and socio-cultural organization of Assam, will be presenting ‘Udyoga Parva’, a Bhaona form of the epic Mahabharata in English language […]