Assam Association, Delhi
Srimanta
Sankardeva Bhavan, Satsang Vihar Marg
A-14/B,
Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi -110067
26th
of July 2012
Awareness Creating Event in Delhi About
Mahapurush Sankaradeva who brought India to Assam
Assam Association in
collaboration with Trend MMS, Government of Assam and Ministry of Culture
(Government of India) intends to organize an awareness event surrounding Mahapurush Srimanta Sankaradeva in
Kamini Auditorium, New Delhi on 13th September, 2012 and the event
would comprise of a Presentation on Sankaradeva followed by one hour thematic performance
of a dance-drama, “Chordhora Jhumura”.
Jhumura is an unique creation of
Mahapurush Madhabdeva, the prime disciple of Gurujana, Jhumura reminisces Broadway
Theatre of West and it represents the creations of Gurujana like Sattriya Nitya
and Geet. The endeavour would be to
present the rich culture of Assam started in 15th century itself to
the people of the country and open up an opportunity to all in understanding
the philosophy of Mahapurush Sankaradeva and his creative genius so that it can
act as a chord to unify all.
The Universal appeal of Mahapursh
Sankaradeva has great relevance today when the country is facing fragmentation
in views in all fronts. His teachings and its lucidity could build a bridge
amongst all ethnic groups in Assam as well as his emphasis on Bhāratavarsa
could act as the aligning force to bring Assam and Northeast India closer to
the Indian mainstream.
The
main aim is to:
ü Make
people residing in National Capital aware of the great teachings and rich
cultural heritage of Assam initiated way back in the 15th century.
Media would be the one of the stakeholders, whose attention would be sought to
showcase the great work of this 15th Century Reformer.
ü Build
a bridge in terms of cultural integration with
people from other parts of the country
ü Showcase
the universal teachings of Sankaradeva to forge a sense of brotherhood among
various groups
ü Present
the rich culture of Assam and the cultural uniqueness of the state for better
understanding of the northeastern part of the country
The event would start with a
presentation on the diverse facets of life and teachings of Mahapurush
Sankaradeva and his cultural geniusness. The presentation is scripted by Mr
Bhaskarjyoti Mahanta, leading Sattriya exponent in consultation with experts of
Sankari Culture. This would be followed by a one hour dance drama “Chordhora
Jhumura” that would highlight the integration of culture in religious teachings
to reach the wide masses. The Drama is
directed by Dr. Nirupoma Mahanta with support from Bidyabati Phukon and Adil
Hussain. National Schools of Drama(NSD) is providing technical support for
organizing the Drama.
The programmed would be attended by Mr.
Tarun Gogoi, Hon’ble CM of Assam, Mr. Pabansingh Ghatowar, Hon’ble DoNER
Minister, Mr. Kapil Sibal, Hon’ble Minister for HRD, Kumari Selja, Hon’ble
Minister for Culture, Government of India alongwith leading dance exponents,
drama critics, bureaucrats and leading citizens of Delhi.
Besides, attempts are being made to
include a chapter on Mahapurush Sankaradeva in the NCERT course curriculum. The
event would be the first attempt to create awareness and the organizers would
strive to make it an annual event. Also, attempts would be made to sustain the
effort through effective coordination with Culture Ministry to give ensure more
focus to Sattriya dance as well Ankia Bhona, Jhumura etc to carry forward the
legacy of Sankaradeva.
Background Information
Mahapurush
Srimanta Sankaradeva the multi-dimensional personality is
one of the leading lights of the Neo- Vaisnavite Movement. He was not only a
religious preceptor, but also a social reformer, who had galvanised the ethnic
groups of the volatile North East India and is regarded as the father of the
modern Assamese race.
He is credited with providing a thread
of unity to Assam straddling two major kingdoms (Ahom and Koch kingdoms),
building on past literary activities to provide the bedrock of Assamese
culture, and creating a religion that gave shape to a set of new values and
social synthesis. He propagated a casteless society, bringing people from
different caste, religion as a part of his team. He created the Sattra
Institution, Sattriya dance which has become a National Dance Form. He travelled across the country and
introduced the concept of “Bharatvarsa” to Assam.
Sankaradeva is one of the most
versatile saint-poets of India. His was a multi-dimensional personality: There
are poets and composers, there are saints and religious teachers, there are
musical masters, there are preachers; but Sankaradeva was a genius in whom all
these qualities were rolled into one.
However,
such a multi-faceted personality hasn’t got due recognition in in the rest of
the country in later years and his creative works remained within the
boundaries of Assam. His vision during his time has great relevance even today,
when the entire country is witnessing parochialism and divisions amongst
various groups of people.
At a time when Assam and the North East India
is going through a strong Separatist movement for the last many decades, the
principles of Mahapurush Sankaradeva is more relevant. He was responsible for
creation Assamese community and integrates with the Indian mainstream and
creating a fundamentally strong ethos which is still binding the State and the
region.
The Programme is organized by Trend
MMS - the leading entertainment Firm of Assam - in association with Assam Association,
New Delhi and support from Ministry of Culture, Government of India. North East
Media Managers Forum is also associated with the programme. Communication and media Engagement of the
event will be done by SAUV Communications Private Limited, New Delhi.
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