Guwahati, Feb 04: The standard mask-making and manuscript portray of Majuli have been awarded Geographical Indication (GI) tags by the Authorities of India, testifying to the distinctive traits of the dual crafts.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in his social media handles acknowledged that it’s a second of satisfaction for the state and has additionally expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for granting the GI tag to the area’s masks and manuscript work. This may shield the wealthy abilities of our artists.
This may assist take this distinctive craft and artwork to the world at massive and make the river island of Majuli, which is understood for its Vaishnavite monasteries, or Xatras, extra well-known.
Masks-making in Majuli is understood so far again to medieval occasions, after it was launched by Neo-Vaishnavite saint Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva.
The distinctive manuscript work in Majuli primarily depict tales from the Hindu mythological epics.
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