Barpeta Kirtanghar: The Centre of Neo-Vaishnavite Culture of Assam

Abstract

The Barpeta Kirtan Ghar is the centre of Neo-Vaishnaviate culture of Assam. In 2000 the Sangeet Natak Academy recognized Satriya Nritya as a classical dance, yet after the recognition state government has not taken any bold initiate for the conservation and preservation of the same. On the other hand, thousand bighas of land belonging to Barpeta Satra is under the illegal possession. This is the high time to do something for the preservation, conservation and development of Barepta Kirtan Ghar. Every Barpeita as well as Assamese community should loud their voice for the greater interest of this unique place.

Keywords: Barpeta, Barpeta Kirtanghar, Barpeta Namghar, Barpeta Satra, Patbousi Satra, Jania Satra, Abdul Kalam Azad, Gukul Pathak, Satrakanara, Ganakkuchi Satra