Guwahati, Oct. 10 -- The two-day Bina Chowdhury Srimanta Sankardev Heritage Festival 2026 brought together students, educators, artists and cultural practitioners to celebrate the life, philosophy and enduring legacy of Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev. Organised by Shrimanta Shankar Academy in collaboration with Girijananda Chowdhury University (GCU), the festival was held on October 8 and 9 at the university campus in Azara, Guwahati.

Organised in memory of Late Bina Chowdhury, the festival aimed to inspire younger generations to explore, appreciate and preserve Assam's rich cultural heritage.

Padma Shri awardee Jatin Goswami, who attended the inaugural programme as the chief guest, stressed the importance of passing traditional knowledg...