Assam’s Own Property to Travel Back from Britain in Modern Era

Assam after century’s gap will once again get to witness the great master piecework Brindabani Bastra in modern era that was first introduced by Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva in 15^thcentury, with the permission from current owner Britain.

During British regime Assam’s Koch King sold under the pressure of financial condition, the 15^th century old unique master piece thread work of revered saint and humanitarian reformer of Assam Srimanta Sankardeva to the foreign ruler.

For the first time in modern history of Assam, the great master piece thread art work on Vaishnavite mythological story on Krishna Leela by Sankardeva and his disciple Madhavdeva will travel from Britain its current base for display in two selective Museums.

In the history of Assam it is a major joint effort made by the Minister of Cultural Affairs and State Government body to do something never done after centuries gap amidst turbulent situation to revive the glorious past of Assam legend’s work.

This special four months grant to display Brindabani Bastra in State’s selective destinations is to be sanctioned under the special terms and conditions of the British Museum. As per to British Museum rule there is a term of handing out nation owned particular geographic region’s treasure to the original place for display on certain period of time according to Minister of Cultural Affairs Naba Kumar Doley.  

The Assam Government who has pleaded to the British Museum authority to grant Brindabani Bastra for four months display in the State will make required safe arrangements to  revive Gurujana Sankardeva’s unique contribution to the society.