Victor Banerjee, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan pay tribute to Mahapurush Sankardev

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SREEMANTA SANKARDEV

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ENARADA, Bangalore, June 1 , 2013:

To create awareness about the rich cultural heritage of Assam and to encourage cultural integration, Trend MMS, a leading cultural trust of Assam, with the support of Assamese community of Bangalore  hosted the second edition of the Srimanta Sankardeva Movement at the Chowdiah Memorial Hall in Bangalore today.

This programme aims to create awareness about the life and teachings of the great Vaishnavite saint, Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva and his social engineering activities involving all communities and religion.

The programme comprised a brief documentary on the life and journey of Sankardeva followed by a dance drama “Chordhora Jhumura” and a musical performance by leading Assamese singers Angaraag Mahanta (of Barfi! fame) and Joi Barua (of Dev D , Zindagi Na mile Dobara fame).

Cine actor Victor Banerjee spoke about the history and culture of Assam, throwing light on the life of Mahapurush Sankardeva. Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan  paid a special tribute to the saint during this programme.

Shyam Kanu Mahanta, Chief Organiser of the event said “Our aim is to propagate the wisdom of Mahapurush Sankardeva and create awareness about the legacy of Assam. Through events such as this, we are looking to promote cultural integration with people from other parts of the country.”

The Assamese Community in Bangalore established a local chapter to assist Trend MMS in organising this event.

A souvenir comprising articles on Sankaradeva and Assam from renowned authors such as Hugh CollenGantzer, Linda DedVolderetc in addition to articles composed by Assamese litterateurs such as Dr. Lakhinandan Bora, Padmshree Arun Sarma, Sanjib Sabhapandit, Bhaskarjyoti Mahanta etc. was released at this event.

Veerappa Moily (Union Petroleum Minister) and Dr. S R Patil (IT and Biotechnology Minister) were also present at this programme.

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