Governor attends ‘Krishnamay Pragjyotish’; highlights Assam’s spiritual and cultural connect with Lord Shri Krishna
Guwahati,Rongili Barta: Assam Governor Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya attended the cultural evening ‘Krishnamay Pragjyotish’, a theatrical dance presentation depicting the association of Lord Shri Krishna with ancient Pragjyotish, at the Sri Sri Madhavdev International Auditorium, Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra, Guwahati.
The cultural presentation was organised as part of the three-day National Seminar on ‘Aai Rukmini: Exploring the Pragjyotish-Dwarka Connection’, exploring the historical, spiritual and cultural links between Pragjyotish and Dwarka.
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said that the age-old association of Pragjyotishpur with Lord Shri Krishna remains deeply rooted in Assam’s folklore, literature, music, art and spiritual traditions. He highlighted the enduring significance of the episode of Rukmini Haran, which connects Assam’s mythological heritage with the divine life of Lord Shri Krishna. The story of Rukmini, daughter of King Bhishmaka of Kundil, and her marriage to Lord Shri Krishna continues to hold a cherished place in Assam’s cultural consciousness.
The Governor underscored the transformative contribution of Mahapurush Srimanta Sankaradeva, who, through Ekasarana Naam Dharma, made devotion to Lord Shri Krishna accessible to the masses. He noted that Borgeet, Ankiya Naat, Bhaona and Sattriya dance remain vibrant expressions of Assam’s devotional and cultural heritage. The recognition of Sattriya as one of India’s classical dance forms, he said, reflects the national significance of Assam’s rich cultural legacy.
Observing that the devotional traditions of Mathura and Vrindavan, the heritage of Dwarka and Assam’s Sattriya and Bhaona traditions represent the shared civilisational spirit of India, Shri Acharya said that exploring the Pragjyotish-Dwarka connection would further deepen the understanding of the country’s cultural unity and continuity.
Referring to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ and ‘Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi’, the Governor emphasised that preserving India’s diverse cultural heritage is essential to strengthening national unity and passing its timeless values to future generations. He called upon educational institutions, cultural organisations, researchers, artists and young people to actively contribute towards this endeavour.
The Governor congratulated the Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra Society for organising the programme and expressed hope that such initiatives would further enhance national recognition of Assam’s glorious cultural identity.
The programme was attended by Chairman, Gujarat Sahitya Akademi, Dr. Bhagyesh Jha; Sattriya exponent and Padma Bhushan awardee Jatin Goswami; Secretary, Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra Society, Sudarshan Thakur; Vice-Chairman Pranjal Saikia, along with other distinguished guests, scholars, artists and cultural enthusiasts.