The redevelopment project of Batadrava Than, the birthplace of Mahapurush Srimanta Shankardev Ji, has been inaugurated.
About Srimanta Shankar Dev (1449–1568)
- Born in Aali-pukhuri situated in Nagaon district of Assam.
- He was a saint-scholar, polymath, and social-religious reformer.
Key Contributions
- He pioneered the new form of Vaishnavism (Eka-Sarana Hari-Nama Dharma), a monotheistic faith centered on Lord Krishna.
- He established monastic institutions like namghars and sattras, which became centers for cultural and religious activities.
- Social Reforms: Anti-caste movement, Women rights, etc.
- He was a prolific writer, dramatist, and composer, his literary works include Kirtana Ghosha (devotional verses), Bhakti Pradipa, etc.
- He is known for initiating Borgeets (music), Sattriya (classical dance), Ankia Naat, Bhaona (Theatrical performance)
Values: Equality, Humanism, spiritualism etc.
