New Delhi, May 19: Writer Arup Saikia attended a seminar as International Bhaona artiste and preacher of Assamese traditional culture. Saikia presented the theory of Neo-Vaishnavism or Bhakti movement of Sankardev. The Bhakti movement was born in Tamil Nadu.
The seminar’s academic discourse centred around topics that cross-examine national outlook with regional realities.This is for the strong sociological framework of organisers and the regional background of the attendees.
The unique Tamil history of social justice, anti-caste movements were thoroughly analysed .The state-wide historical Bhakti movement in Tamil Nadu is seen through a comparative national lens.The social ecosystem of south India is tried to be identified with the rest of the country, especially the North. Artiste Arup Saikia shared his performing experience of Assamese traditional culture, Bhaona, around the world from a national perspective.
Academic dialogues surrounding regional identity, linguistic pride, and socio-federal structures within the very Indian fabric got the prominence in discussion.
