Nagaon, March 3 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday visited Batadrava Than on the first day of Falgu Utsav (Holi) and offered prayers to Gurujona Srimanta Sankardev.

Speaking to reporters, CM Sarma said, "Today is the first day of Falgu Utsav (Holi). I came to the Batadrava Than and offered prayers to the Gurujona (Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev). I wish the welfare of the people of Assam."

He further announced that visitors above 12 years of age will be required to wear traditional attire while visiting Batadrava Than.

"We have decided that visitors above 12 years of age will have to wear traditional dress. The exemption will apply to children below 12," he said.

Earlier on Monday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa...