Photos of Meetings, Conferences, Seminars

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                                              In the 83rd annual conference of Srimanta Sankaradeva Sangha, Makum
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Speaking on costume of Bhaona
Attending a seminar organised by Govt of Assam in Guwahati as guest speaker
Launching the website www.sankaradeva.com
Conducting a seminar in Nagaon Bhaona Samaroh, 2012 

Presenting award

Release of 'Srimanta Sankaradeva : an epoch maker'

Conducting inauguration of golden jubilee celebration

Conducting seminar in New Delhi

Key note address in Dibrugarh University

Presenting award

Presenting award
Inaugurating seminar on Bhaona in Majuli

Speaking at Srimanta Sankaradeva Sangha 75th session


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