My Interview for DD News Assamese (starts from 06.09)
Renowned artist Shri Sujit Das is holding a Xasi Paat/ Sanchipaat (Assamese Traditional Manuscript) Workshop at North Eastern Handicrafts & Handlooms Development Corp Ltd NEHHDC Guwahati
My gratitude to Shri Debashis…
Happy Kati Bihu everyone! 😀
কাতি বিহুৰ ওলগ জনালোঁ 🙏
May the Light of Kati Bihu bring you all Health, Happiness and Peace.
#assam
#Guwahati
#অসম
#KatiBihu
Elated to meet our dynamic German Ambassador to India, Walter J. Lindner yesterday.
Your photographs capture the Soul of India. Looking forward to more stunning pics of Assam and Northeast India.
Welcome to Awesome Assam! 🙏😀
“তুলসীৰ তলে তলে মৃগপহু চৰে,
তাকে দেখি ৰামচন্দ্ৰই হৰধনু জোৰে।”
কাতি বিহু উপলক্ষে সমূহ অসমবাসীলৈ ওলগ আৰু শুভেচ্ছা জনালোঁ।
🌸 May peace and prosperity prevail in everyone's lives on the occasion of Kati Bihu 🌸
A unique village in the outskirts of Nagaon,Assam-->Barkola Singh gaon.They are the descendents of the Sikh soldiers who were sent by Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1820) to help Ahom King Chandrakanta Singha (1/n)
#IncredibleIndia
#awesomeassam
#assamese
#অসমীয়া #অসম
#northeastindia
প্ৰসাদ বিতৰণ/During Prasad distribution at Bharali Namghar Assam
Assamese ppl have always adopted a hygienic approach at Namghars.Prasad is traditionally served on a banana leaf.Consists of soaked green grams,brown chickpeas,sugarcane,grapefruit
#India
#অসমীয়া #অসম
#COVID19
A bit of Guwahati's Colonial History: The Northbrook Gate (Gateway of Assam) completed 149 years yesterday
Indo-Gothic Style Gate. Survived the great Assam Earthquake of 1897 of 8.2 Mag!
Built: 27 Aug 1874 near Shukleswar Ghat by Brahmaputra River to welcome British Viceroy…
A Climate Change brainstorming session brewed at the Tea Cove, Guwahati today
It was great to finally meet and plan some epic
#ClimateChange
stuff with P.K. Bhagawati Sir 😊
@BhagawatiKr
Honoured to meet Padma Shri awardee Shri Jadav Payeng Sir at the Save Bharalu Abhiyan's 2nd foundation day on the 29th Oct
Today is Payeng Sir's birthday
My warmest BIRTHDAY wishes to the FOREST MAN OF INDIA & the 128th Commonwealth Points of Light Winner Payeng Sir! 🍰🌱🍰
Let's spread ENVIRONMENTAL JOY
Let's celebrate the greenery around us-Today and Every day
Location: At Beautiful Hajo in Assam
Happy World Environment Day!
A Festival that celebrates Menstruation: Ambubachi Mela is happening right now at Kamakhya Temple,
#Guwahati
Assam
It is believed that Ma Kamakhya goes through her annual menstrual cycle during this time
A few pics of the Vibrant Devotees from the mela
#অসম
#AmbubachiMela2022
Bihu Dancing Dolls at Fancy Bazaar, Guwahati
Are we ready to make some World Records tonight, Assam? 😄
Over 11,000 Bihu Dancers & Drummers in Assam will attempt to make a Guinness World Record This Evening!
An exquisite Durga Puja pandal showcasing Assamese/অসমীয়া culture has been constructed by the Kahilipara Committee at
#Guwahati
, Assam.
Check out the details in the towering figures!
#অসম
#Durgapuja2022
My thoughts about Development of Guwahati City and its water bodies like Bharalu River. Will be grateful if you read 🙂🙏
3 Summary Highlights from my Article:
1. Further development of Guwahati city cannot be separated from the development of its urban water bodies and rivers…
Welcome to Nalbari!
Love this majestic gate that greets visitors to this beautiful town.
Designed by Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee Nuruddin Ahmed & by Deep Ahmed. Depicts the art and cultural heritage of Nalbari (Assam): from Nagara Naam, Dhuliya to Ojapali
#অসম
থুৰিয়া/ Thuria earring- one of the most original ear ornaments of Assam
Thuria cud be one of the oldest design of Assamese jewellery but I can see its unique design's influence right into the 21st century.
Iconic 💯
#অসমীয়া
#awesomeassam
#भारत
#YeMeraIndia
#অসম
#india
(1/2)
A glimpse of Angkor Wat temple complex of Cambodia in
#Guwahati
Assam India!
Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee & Artist Nuruddin Ahmed has made this amazing replica (Durga Puja pandal), which is the largest religious monument in the world at Bishnupur Bimala Nagar.
🇰🇭🤝🇮🇳
Did you know that there are no Skin Banks in Assam? In fact, our country India has only 16 skin banks!
I was invited to attend an awareness prog today on Burn injuries by KGMT Hospital Guwahati & Dr Seema Rekha Devi who highlighted this fact
Skin Bank is a facility where the…
Woke up at 4 am. Drew a thick black eye liner. Brewed some tea.
HAPPY MAHALAYA everyone! 🙏
Wishing you all success, happiness and of course NEW CLOTHES 😄
#Mahalaya2022
#assam
#Guwahati
Dr Kuladhar Saikia Sir is a Luminary in the realm of Assamese Literature. Former President of Asam Sahitya Sabha and former DGP of Assam police, Sir's influence in every sphere is profound
Thrilled to meet with the Icon himself at Gauhati Press Club, Guwahati yesterday!
At the…
Happy to see City Center Mall, Guwahati celebrating India's 'Land of the Rising Sun': Arunachal Pradesh 💛
Behind me is a magnificent 20 ft replica of Lord Buddha from Tawang Monastery.Known in Tibetan as Gaden Namgyal Lhatse -"The Divine Paradise of Complete Victory."
Traditional Assamese food at Ganeshguri market, Guwahati
Kumol Saul (Soft rice: কোমল চাউল), Chira (Flattened rice: চিৰা), Jaggery (গুড়), Pitha
Which one is your favourite?
Absolutely Honoured to meet with Dr Andrew Fleming, the British Deputy High Commissioner to East & North East India in Guwahati this morning!
Also,it was wonderful to interact with Ms Haimanti Poddar, Senior Advisor on Climate Change & Ms Ranjinee Phukan who represented…
পানীমেটেকাৰ সৌন্দৰ্য
A snapshot of a boy with pani-Meteka/water hyacinth in Assam
I met this gallent boy some yrs ago.Was collecting the flowers frm a pond n offerd me a bunch.Such an understated pastel flower!
Why don't we use Meteka in flower bouquets?
#অসমীয়া #অসম
#wtd2020
অসমৰ Innovation for
#InternationalDayOfYoga
: A hand-woven 100% biodegradable Yoga Mat developd frm Water Hyacinth by girls frm Deepor Beel Assam
Will help towards sustainability of the Beel
Named as ‘Moorhen Yoga mat’ our অসমীয়া Kam Sorai, a purple moorhen of Deepor Beel
#অসম
Mask Stands from the River island of Assam: Majuli
Majuli has a rich tradition of Mask (মুখা) making. Nowadays, these masks are used not only for traditional theatrical performances but also for home decoration (like these stands).
#অসম
#Guwahati
May a Ferry ferry you across the Brahmaputra to glittering shores, peaceful lives and Good Fortune.
Have a great morning everyone!
Location:
#Guwahati
, Assam
#অসম
#assamese
#IncredibleIndia
Hello from Jonbeel Mela at Dayang Belguri, Morigaon. It's a unique fair, dating back to 15th century (first organised by the indigenous Tiwa community of Assam), where the barter system still exists
#IncredibleIndia
#awesomeassam
#assamese
#অসমীয়া #অসম
#northeastindia
A Contemplative Mood by Beautiful Souls at Ambubachi Mela
-Thinking of Eternal things
-Wishing of Magic and Miracles and
-Hoping
Today,the doors of Kamakhya temple will open.
Happy Meditative Sunday everyone!
#nivritti
#অসম
#assam
#guwahati
#AmbubachiMela
#AmbubachiMela2022
Melee of colours at the Jonbeel Mela. Vibrant shops like this surrounded me. It's a pity that I carried only a small handbag and my camera gear as I wanted to buy everything! Next time I'll come prepared
#IncredibleIndia
#awesomeassam
#assamese
#অসমীয়া #অসম
#northeastindia
You had me at...Gelato.
Rome memories:Queuing at Venchi Cioccolato e Gelato behind the Pantheon,Italy
Piedmont Hazelnuts and chocolate ice cream cones
Gelato is made frm milk n cream,churned at a lower speed. So less air and more creamy in flavour than ice-cream
#Italia
#অসমীয়া
At the Incredible Mahabahu Brahmaputra River Heritage Center or as it is known locally here: the old DC bungalow in Guwahati
From the Majestic high ceilings decorated with items from the fishing community to the stunning handloom textiles: every room is a treasure!
#অসম
#assam
You haven't lived until u've tried a taste of our অসমীয়াৰ প্ৰসাদ মুঠি/ Assamese prasad
Srimanta Sankardev's creation of the mix of soaked grams,seasonal fruits with a sprinkle of salt is unique,healthy n most importantly tasty🙂
Location:Bordowa Satra,Assam
#অসমীয়া #অসম
#india
মই ভাবি আছিলো যে এনে কোনো দেশ আছে নেকি যিখনে সফলতাৰে জলবায়ু পৰিৱৰ্তনৰ প্ৰভাৱ হ্ৰাস কৰিছে?
ক্লাইমেট একচন ট্ৰেকাৰৰ মতে মৰক্কো হৈছে এনে এখন দেশ যি গোলকীয় উষ্ণতাৰ প্ৰভাৱ সীমিত কৰিবলৈ সক্ষম হৈছে
মৰক্কোৰ জলবায়ু পৰিৱৰ্তন সমাধানৰ ওপৰত এটা thread। লগতে অসম ৰ বিষয়ে অলপ। (1/n)
#assam
Geographies of Beliefs: Which ancient town in Assam is an important site for Buddhists,Muslims & Hindus?
It's Hajo in northwest of Guwahati
Poa Mecca - a tomb of an Iranian seer Giasuddin Auliya
Hayagriva Madhava Temple- Tibetan Buddhists believe Buddha breathed his last here
চকলেট/Chocolate Nostalgia: I remember a time when we used to call all candy as 'choklat' in school 😁
Also 'Morton' and 'Lozenge' were used but it was rare
Who remembers eatin Mango Bite, Centre Fresh, Alpenliebe? 🙋
#অসমীয়া
#awesomeassam
#भारत #অসম
#assamese
#assam
#india
Marvelling at the Majestic Architecture of the Temples at Hajo in Assam
Each towering pillar is a monument to craftsmanship!
Location: Hayagriva Madhava Temple
আপুনি জানেনে যে Costa Rica ই প্ৰতি বছৰে 300 দিন 100% নৱীকৰণযোগ্য বিদ্যু��ত চলে?
A thread on their
1. নৱীকৰণযোগ্য বিদ্যুৎ উৎপাদন
2. আগ্নেয়গিৰি 🌋 🌋🌋
3. পৰিবহন খণ্ডৰ সমস্যা আৰু
4. লগতে অসমৰ বিষয়ে অলপ
Climate change
#climatechange
#অসম #অসমীয়া
#renewableenergy
#assam
(1/n)
Super excited to meet a SUPERSTAR today- eminent musician and composer Joi Barua!
Music serves as a powerful catalyst in the fight against CLIMATE CHANGE. Was inspiring to hear a talk about Artist and the Environment by
@joibarua
at the Stakeholder Dialogue on Environment &…
From today, the Ambubachi Mela begins! It is the annual celebration of the Menstruation cycle of Goddess Maa Kamakhya at Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam
Got to witness this Divine Event last year. Vibrant and Beautiful Devotees all in one place.Unmissable! (Pic from 2022 Mela)…
Students of Natun Fatasil Town High School Guwahati performed a brilliant play today on BHARALU RIVER for Children's Day
Bharalu was the central character. Indigenous knowledge like the art of fishing & keeping our Rivers clean was shown
Kudos to Principal Ms Purabi Kalita for…
A late Birthday post.The last few weeks were crazy.
I got hacked!
Then I had to move house because of an odd lighting problem
More
#ClimateChange
stuff coming soon.Also adding a new series:Easy Physics
First topic:Light and the Human Eye.Some applications might surprise ya 😉
Excited to find Sustainable Techs to fight Climate Change at Northeast Build Expo
#Guwahati
World's 1st integrated Solar Roof System frm ATUM by Visaka.Generates 20% more power than traditional solar panels.Check out a sample
Also Assam State Bamboo Development Agency products
The dazzling Roman sun shone right into my camera's viewfinder that day.Was worried that I didn't capture the glorious Pantheon
Built by Hadrian(125 AD)
Dedicated to pagan gods
Original one-by Agrippa
Can u see the Latin inscription at the front?
#TreasureItaly
#Italy
#অসমীয়া
Sad to hear the demise of our eminent Assamese writer and scientist Dr Lakshmi Nandan Bora. Got to meet him last yr before covid at a family wedding. We discussed abt science fiction and promised to meet up soon 😔
A great loss to Assam
A great loss to the literary world
RIP Sir