The Sentinel Guwahati, Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Controversy over Srimanta Shankardeva’s birth anniversary By our Staff Reporter GUWAHATI, Oct 4: Members of various cultural bodies have taken a serious objection to the decision of the Axom Xahitya Xabha UK (ASSUK) of celebrating the 562nd birth anniversary of Srimanta Shankardeva on October 9 instead of October 17. They have termed it as “disrespect to the Mahapurush.” Former president of the Axom Xahitya Mahasabha, Bhadrakrishna Goswami said,“Srimanta Shankardeva’s birth anniversary should be observed on October 17 or maybe at a later date. How can a prestigious organization like the Axom Xahitya Xabha take the decision of celebrating the birth anniversary of the Mahapurush before October 17? This is showing disrespect to the Guru.” Echoing similar views Samanwita Yuba Tirtha general secretary Dibyajyoti Saikia said,“Just Guru Nanak’s birth aniversary is celebrated on a particular date throughout the world, Srimanta Shankardeva’s birth anniversary should also be celebrated on one day throughout the globe.” Axom Xatra Xabha general secretary Paramanand Rajbongshi said, “We are aware of the decision of our UK unit to celebrate Srimanta Shankardeva’s birth anniversary on October 9. We have directed them not to do so.” Website: http://www.sentinelassam.com/ghy_city/story.php?sec=2&subsec=4&id=49621&dtP=2010-10-05&ppr=1#49621 Rini Kakati _______________________________________________ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org
