Sankardev death anniversary observed in New Delhi

GUWAHATI, Sept 17: The Assamese people of New Delhi observed the tirobhab tithi of Srimanta Sankardev with am prasanga on the Jaganth Temple premises at South Delhi’s Green Park area, stated a press release. The day was observed under the aegis of the New Delhi branch of the Asom Satra Mahasabha. The am prasanga was conducted under the stewardship of Ujonial Satra’s Harendra th Mahanta, who was assisted by Gobin Mahanta of Sipoha Satra. It may be mentioned here that for the first time, the month-long am of the Bhadra month, was observed in New Delhi and Gurgaon, on a continuous basis. The annual convention of the New Delhi branch of the Asom Satra Mahasabha was held on September 12, in the presence of the newly-elected president of the Mahasabha, Jitendra th Prodhani of the Ramraikuti Satra of Dhubri.