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Sankari Sanskriti aru Darshan

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'Sankari Sanskriti aru Darshan' is my latest book. This book contains several articles on culture, philosophy and religion of Srimanta Sankaradeva. I have discussed the evolution of his painting, music and dance. The Aharya used in the enactment of his plays is discussed. Namghosha and Kirtanghosha, two major treatises of Srimanta Sankaradeva's religion 'Eka Sarana Nama Dharma' is discussed elaborately. There is also a comparative study of Srimanta Sankaradeva and Nanaka. The book is published by Krantikaal Prakashan, Nagaon. Their contact number is 94350 61745. They have own book stall in Panbazar, Guwahati.

Srimanta Sankaradevar Kriti aru Darshan

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Srimanta Sankaradevar Kriti aru Darshan is my latest book on life and works of Srimanta Sankaradeva. It is published by Aank Baak. Their contact details are 3/Bylane No 5, Natun Sarania, Gandhibasti, Guwahati-781003, email : aankbaak@gmail.com. The book has 29 chapters. It is written in Assamese. The chapters dwell on different aspects of Sankaradeva's contributions as well as the role played by the institutions related to the Sankaradeva legacy. Role of preceptor, importance of Vedic ideas in Sankaradeva's order is also discussed. The attempt by a section of leftist authors to misinterprete Sankaradeva's works has been highlighted in the book. It will soon be available with online vendors too.

MAJULI : Resources and Challenges – exploration of a great geo-cultural heritage

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A new book about the largest inhabited freshwater island of world, Majuli has been published recently. The book, titled  MAJULI : Resources and Challenges  is compiled and edited by Dr Sanjib Kumar Borkakoti. It is a unique volume presenting the great geo-cultural wealth of the only island district in India. The book is published by Authorspress India. The edited volume on Majuli is a collection of selected research papers from renowned experts. The contributors have highlighted the issues, inter alia, Sattras of Majuli and Their Heritage, Living Traditions of Majuli, Majuli’s Case for World Heritage Status, Management of Majuli Island,  Protecting Majuli from dominating Brahmaputra, Sustainable Design Solutions for the Mitigation of Flooding and Riverbank Erosion in Majuli Island, Eco-restoration of Majuli Island, Land-use/Land-cover in Majuli, Majuli : An Avian Paradise, Tourism Potential in Majuli. Situated in the midst of the mighty Brahmaputra river, Ma...

Bargeet Samaroh

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A  Bargeet Samaroh was held recently under the auspices of Society for Srimanta Sankaradeva at Duliajan Club on December 25, 2016. It was organised by Society for Srimanta Sankaradeva in association with Duliajan Club. The Sattriya Kendra of Sangeet Natak Akademy sponsored the event. Several maestros presented Bargeet in full classical style in the Bargeet Samaroh. It was for the first time that such an event was organised in Assam. Every Bargeet took about 20 to 30 minutes to render. The maestros who performed were Nilakanta Burabhakat of Bhogpur Sattra, Majuli, Gunindra Nath Oja of Barpeta, Gopiram Borgayan Oja Burabhakat and Upen Borgayan of Uttar Kamalabari Sattra, Majuli, Dhiren Chekonidhara of Narayanpur, Dr Pabitrapran Goswami of Saudkuchi Sattra, Jorhat and Ranjit Bora of Golaghat. The maestros also spoke about Bargeet alongwith their performance and answered questions. Nilakanta Burabhakat and Gopiram Borgayan Oja Burabhakat also performed Oja-...

My official website

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I am happy to inform you all that my official website is is http://www.drsanjib.net This website is designed as a store-house of my data. Link for procuring my latest book from online vendor is also given in the HOME page. The ABOUT page has my brief bio-data. One can read my selected articles in the BLOG page of this website and also post comments on the articles. One can also share the articles. The GALLERY page has two sub-pages - PHOTO and VIDEO. The PHOTO sub-page has several albums like Books, Ebooks, News, Honour, Reviews, Travel etc. There are many precious photos in these albums, some of them shared publicly for the first time. The VIDEO sub-page has several videos related to Sankaradeva legacy and also a few speeches of mine. The CONTACT page has links to my profiles in different social networks like Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, YouTube etc. One can enter these social networks from these hyperlinks. Anyone can also mail me directly from the CONTACT page. ...

THE REDEEMER - English novel based on Srimanta Sankaradeva

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THE REDEEMER is an English novel based on the life of Srimanta Sankaradeva. It is the first English novel written on the life of the saint. It has been published by Eastern Book House, Guwahati. The ISBN is 978-93-83252-91-6. It was released on June 11, 2016 at Nagaon. It will soon be available with major online vendors. Till then one can collect the novel from the counter of Eastern Book House, located opposite Panbazar Girls School. The proprietor can be contacted at 94351 95550. Email of Eastern Book House is easternbookhouse@gmail.com. The book was released by Dr Ratul Bora, Registrar of Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva Viswavidyalaya in Nagaon Press Club. He compared the author with Dimbeswar Neog in dedication. He said that author Dr Sanjib Kumar Borkakoti had been single-handedly working to spread the legacy of saint Srimanta Sankaradeva. He opined that the saint is relevant even in twenty first century. Another speaker Dr Abu Hanifa said that Assamese people will be able to...

Ankiya Bhaona Samaroh in New Delhi

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Sangeet Natak Akademi organised the 8th Ankiya Bhaona Samaroh in New Delhi from 21 to 24 March, 2016. It was held in the Rabindra Bhavan, Copernicus Road, New Delhi. The four day event was attended by many scholars from both within and outside the country. Four Bhaona of Srimanta Sankaradeva;s Ankiya plays were performed by different groups from Assam. Seminars  also were held every day during the  Ankiya Bhaona Samaroh. I presented a paper titled 'Aharya of Ankiya Bhaona' on March 24 . I dealt with all the seven components of Aharya as well as their origin in my paper. Read my paper here I showed powerpoint slides of Aharya items and also a video of ornament making, which had been recorded in our workshop on Aharya last year. I met many scholars in the  Ankiya Bhaona Samaroh . In this picture below I am sen with musician Paolo Pacclolla and dance therapist Liza from Italy, K. K. Gopalkrishnan, Director of Kutiyattam Kendra, Kerala and dance expert Dr Arshiya ...