Assam’s Traditional Bhaona Performed for the First Time in Chennai

Published on : 13 Nov 2025, 6:24 am

Guwahati: In a historic celebration of Assamese culture, the Assam Workers and Cultural Society, Chennai successfully hosted Bhaona 2025, marking the first-ever showcasing of the traditional Assamese theatre art form outside Assam.

The event was dedicated to Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev which took place at the Youth Hostel in Indira Nagar, Adyar, and received an enthusiastic response from both the Assamese community and local art lovers of Tamil Nadu.

The day began with Naam Prasanga (devotional chanting) from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, filling the venue with a peaceful and spiritual atmosphere. It was followed by the main highlight of the day, the Bhaona performance of Shaliban Upakhyan, one of Sankardev’s renowned plays that reflect themes of devoti