Silpi Divas 2024 Honors Assamese Luminaries

In the hallowed ambiance of the Tezpur Collegiate Field, bathed in the cultural resonance of Assam, the Silpi Divas unfolded its grand tapestry to honor the luminaries who have etched indelible marks on the canvas of Assamese culture. As the sun cast its golden hues over the ceremony commemorating the 74th death anniversary of the revered Rupkonwor Jyoti Prashad Agarwala, the coveted Silpi Bota found a deserving home in the hands of the distinguished artiste, Shri Manisha Hazarika. Orchestrated by the Cultural Affairs Department of Assam, the celebration not only paid homage to a cultural doyen but also recognized the multifaceted contributions of several eminent personalities. 

Laurels Adorn Luminaries:

                         Silpi Bota (2024)               - Eminent artiste Shri Manisha Hazarika

    

 National Level Awards:

• Sukapha Award (2023) - Eminent journalist Dhirendra Nath Bezbaruah 

• Krishna Kanta Handique Award (2023)   - Dr. Pradipjyoti Mahanta

• Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi Award for National Integration (2023) - Noted Journalist Dhirendra Nath Chakrabarty

 State Level Awards:

• Dr. Birendra Kumar Bahattacharya Award (2023) - Journalist Shri Prashanta Barua

• Natasurya Phani Sarmah Award (2023) - Actress Shri Chetana Das

• Silpi Sainik Brajanath Sarmah Award (2023) - Folk artist Shri Jagadish Barman

• Sati Radhika Award (2023) - Social activist Dr Malati Baruah

In an unequivocal celebration of artistic prowess, 60 distinguished artisans were graciously endowed with the coveted artistes' pension. Meanwhile, the ethereal tapestry of regional talent saw the bestowment of annual artiste awards upon a laudable cohort of 151 artists. In a commendable act of inclusivity, 10 Divayanga maestros and 10 revered artistes' kin were bestowed with a one-time financial benevolence, embodying the symbiosis between cultural patronage and compassionate support. This harmonious convergence of recognition and assistance exemplifies a collective commitment to nurturing and honoring the diverse tapestry of artistic brilliance within the community.