Preserving and Promotion

Preserving Heritage Through Cross-Cultural Learning

Carrying Forward Our Legacy

After the Setubandha Programme in 2012, Srimanta Foundation continued the training on Sattriya Nritya, Geet and Badya through regular weekly classes in Jengraimukh (Majuli) and Balijan Forest (Gohpur). This initiative aimed to transform the Setubandha programme into a continuous process.

Bhakats from the Sattras were appointed as Adhyapoks to impart these classes, receiving an honorarium for their invaluable services.

The classes expanded their reach, spreading from Jengraimukh to Phuloni, Jambut Chuk, and Naya Bazar in Majuli. Similarly, from Balijan Forest, they extended to Mainapur, Rangajan, and Gopalpur in the Gohpur area.

Keeping Traditions Alive

As a continuation of the Setubandha process and following the 2015 Programme at Sri Sri Ramraikuthi Sattra in Satrasal, Dhubri, Srimanta Foundation emphasized preserving the traditions of Mati-Akhara, Geet, Nritya, Badya, and Abhinaya.

A residential workshop was organized from July 5 to August 1, 2015, at Sri Sri Jinkata Rajhowa Sattra, Jinkata, Dhubri. This workshop attracted 64 participants from diverse locations including Madhupur (Koch Behar), Haripur, Jinkata, Satrasal, Gauripur (Dhubri district), and Madati (Kokrajhar).

Six experienced Adhyapoks were entrusted with imparting training in specialized areas: Khol & Taal, Geet, Nritya, and Abhinaya. This initiative led to the appointment of an Adhyapok to conduct regular classes across three locations - Satrasal, Jinkata, and Madati - on a rotational basis.

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