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Prachin Kamrupi Nritya Sangha

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Prachin Kamrupi Nritya Sangha is troupe for preservation and promotion of ancient Kamrupi dance forms.[1] Since its formation it helped in renewing interest in forgotten dance forms of region.

Establishment

It was formed in April 1938, by Jibeswar Goswami and Suresh Chandra Goswami with a vision to conserve dying ancient dance forms of Kamrup region.[2]

Role

Many ancient Kamrupi system of dancing, are revived by the Prachin Kamarupi Nritya Sangha, despite of hard time drawing public interest, raising funds and in keeping body and soul together.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ S. S. Shashi (1996), Encyclopaedia Indica: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh
  2. ^ North East India History Association. Session - 1987, Proceedings of North East India History Association
  3. ^ Indian Literature (1970), p.84