Guwahati, Nov 7: In a landmark development for Assam’s cultural heritage, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday announced that the Vrindavani Vastra—the masterpiece created under the guidance of Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva—will be brought to the state for public display for six months.

The announcement comes months after the Chief Minister revealed that the state government was taking concrete steps to bring the sacred textile back to Assam.

“On November 15, I will visit London. A few months ago, I had mentioned my efforts to bring the Vrindavani Vastra back to Assam. Now, an agreement will be signed between the museum in London and the Assam government. For the first time, the Vrindavani Vastra will be brought to the state for six months,” Sarma said during a social media l

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