Archive · 9 Dec 2025
Assam Sahitya Sabha to install Hemchandra Barua statue
The Assam Sahitya Sabha is going to put up a statue of Hemchandra Barua, a famous scholar who did a lot for the Assamese language.
They are doing this to show respect to him, especially because they feel the government hasn't given him enough recognition.
They also released a song about him to celebrate the 125th anniversary of his famous dictionary, Hemkosh.
The statue will be the first one built without any help from Barua's family.
Assam Sahitya Sabha to install a statue of Hemchandra Barua at its Jorhat headquarters.
The statue will be the first one built without financial support from Barua's family.
The announcement was made during the unveiling of a Hemchandra Barua-themed song.
The song was released to mark the 125th anniversary of Hemkosh, Barua's Assamese dictionary.
Sabha president Dr. Basanta Kumar Goswami expressed disappointment at the government's neglect of Barua's legacy.
- Who
- Assam Sahitya Sabha
- What
- Installation of Hemchandra Barua's statue
- When
- Upcoming (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Chandrakanta Handique Bhawan, Jorhat
- Why
- To honor Hemchandra Barua's contributions to Assamese language
- Person Honored
- Hemchandra Barua
- Location
- Chandrakanta Handique Bhawan, Jorhat
- Organization
- Assam Sahitya Sabha
- Event
- 125th anniversary of Hemkosh
- Song Release Date
- December 10
- Song Contributors
- Prasenjit Lahon, Dhrubajyoti Rajkhowa, Arup Dutta, Ranjana Deka, Ashish Kashyap
