Governor attends programme of Sadou Asom Satra Mahasabha
Guwahati,Rongili Barta- Assam Governor Shri Gulab Chand Kataria attended a programme ‘Setubandhan’ organized by Sadou Asom Satra Mahasabha at Madhavdev International Auditorium. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Kataria said that Assam is a nerve centre of many cultures. “The cultural mix exists in this region presents a unique mosaic of unity in diversity. The colourful demography with its inherent cultural beauty has made the state an epithet of cultural confluence. I hope Setubandhan strengthens our bond of brotherhood and camaraderie”.
Attaching high importance to the teachings and philosophy of Srimanta Sankardeva and Madhavdeva in the intellectual and spiritual pursuits, Shri Kataria said that Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva travelled across the length and breadth of the country and spread the message of unity and equality. “We have to move forward collectively to fulfill our dream of a strong and resurgent India which will be based on the ideals and teachings of Srimanta Sankardeva,”exhorted the Governor. Shri Kataria appreciated Sadou Asom Satra Mahasabha and its functionaries for the valuable contribution of the Mahasabha in fostering socio-cultural synthesis to strengthen the edifice of ‘Bor-Asom’. “I am happy that it is also playing a great role in facilitating regular exchanges between our people belonging to different ethnic groups.,” the Governor added.
Shri Kataria also said that he is happy to learn that the organisation is committed to the upliftment, propagation, and preservation of the traditional folk culture of diverse ethnic groups of Assam. “I am confident that their efforts will contribute significantly to the development of Assamese culture and further strengthen the threads of unity, harmony, and goodwill in our society,”the Governor added. Shri Kataria also said that despite many invasions in India, India has always been culturally united and the ancient traditions and rich heritage have always remained intact. He said that this has been made possible because of the strong influence and connection of the ancestors who passed it on to the generations.
The Governor also lauded the efforts of the organisation towards ensuring that the teachings of the great saint reach the masses. He also thanked the Satradhikars of various Sattras who had attended the event. President Sodou Axom Satra Mahasabha Sunil Kumar Goswami, Satradhikar of Uttar Kamalabari Satra Janardhan Deva Goswami, Editor of Dainik Axom Dr. Hitesh Deka along with a host of other dignitaries attended the program.
