23-478: Asamiya Bhasa Unnati Sadhini Sabha (English: Assamese Language Development Society ) was a lite organization formed on Saturday 25 August 1888 (1810 Saka). It is the precursor of the Asam Sahitya Sabha . The first secretary of this society was Shivaram Sarma Bordoloi. The prime objective of forming this society was the development of Assamese language and literature . This is the pioneering society to shape
46-554: A founder of modern Assamese novel. His novel 'Bhanumoti', published in 1890 is the first Assamese novel. From literary point of view it is regarded as the first Assamese novel. His other novel is 'Lahori' (1892). As a playwright Padmanath was comparable to none in Assamese drama and theatre. He wrote a number of dramas on local plots and events. Picking up a number of glorious chapters from Assam history he wrote historical dramas like Joymoti , Gadadhar , Lachit Borphukan and Sadhani . On
69-576: A multi faceted personality. Gohain Baruah was also a poet. His poetical works include ‘Jurani’ (contains 22 sonnets), 'Leela' and 'Fulor Chaneki'. The skilful poetical descriptions of landscapes in 'Leela' are very much beautiful, touchy and sober. The first session of Asam Sahitya Sabha was held on 26 December 1917 in Sivasagar under his presidency. A flag carrier of journalism progress in Assam, Gohain Baruah
92-532: A number of Assamese students for the uplifting of Assamese language and literature. However, Gohain Baruah could not complete his BA examination as he found Latin very difficult to master . In those days the Indian students were expected to study an ancient language for their BA course, and Padmanath, who had not learned Sanskrit in his Bangla medium school, had opted for Latin. Failing to complete his graduation, Padmanath started preparing for Bachelor of Law examination, but
115-494: A number of inter-mess activities. Among them, the most crucial one was the Tea Party, a social gathering over a cup of tea on every Wednesday and Saturday. They used to discuss various topics in this Tea Party and this is how the concept of Asamiya Bhasa Unnati Sadhini Sabha was mooted on Saturday 25 August 1888 (1810 Saka), at the 67 Mirzapur Street mess and this Tea Party was converted into a literary organization. The objective of
138-487: A prominent name in the early part of modern Assamese literature . He was a novelist, poet, dramatist of excellence, analyst and a thought provoking writer. Considering his towering personality and profound knowledge, he is regarded as the "Pitamaha" (great grandfather) in Assamese literary world. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the Assamese literature and society, the British government gave him Raibahadur title,
161-578: A rare honour conferred for the first time to an Assamese person. He was also the first literary pensioner of Assam. Padmanath Gohain Baruah was born in 1871 at Nakari village in North Lakhimpur. He was first Ahom member of Assam Legislative council. He started schooling in a Bengali medium school at his birthplace. He went to Calcutta in the last part of the 19th century to pursue higher education. His voyage started off as he became an active member of Asomiya Bhasar Unnati Sadhini Sabha , established by
184-583: Is a non Government, non profit, literary organisation of Assam. It was founded in December 1917 in Assam , India to promote the culture of Assam and Assamese literature . A branch of the organisation named Singapore Sahitya Sabha was launched in Singapore on 28 July 2019. other foreign branches at London,UK ;Phoenix ,Arizona &Chicago,USA. Till 1826 AD, Assam Territory was ruled mainly by Kachari , Ahoms in
207-590: Is an official journal of the Asam Sahitya Sabha. The first issue appeared in October 1927. Chandradhar Barua was the founder editor of the journal. The first president of Asam Sahitya Sabha was Padmanath Gohain Baruah during the inaugural conference at Sibsagar in 1917. Padmanath Gohain Baruah Padmanath Gohain Baruah (1871–1946) was the first president of Asam Sahitya Sabha and
230-665: The aegis of the Bengali Amateur Theatre Party. But in 1903, a division of opinions among the artists from the two linguistic groups led the Assamese artists to the formation of the Baan theatre . In 1906 the society decided to have a theatre exclusively for Assamese plays. Here is a list of those who played a pivotal role in the early imagination of Assamese identity. Asam Sahitya Sabha The Asam Sahitya Sabha Assamese pronunciation: [/ɔxɔm xaɦittjɔ xɔbʱa/] ; lit. ' Literary Society of Assam ' )
253-454: The basis of the legendary love story of Usha and Aniruddha he wrote a mythological drama called Ban Raja . In his social drama 'Gaonburha' he neatly described the economic condition of Assamese people under the British rule. His comedy Teton Tamuli and Bhoot Ne Bhram created spontaneous overflow of laughter among the readers and audiences. He is also credited to have written a monumental work: Sri Krishna . He has presented Lord Krishna as
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#1732859236045276-532: The development of Assamese language, literature and culture of the modern period. Before the formal formation of Asam Sahitya Sabha, Sahitya Kandari Padmanath Gohain Baruah had established Kohima Sahitya Sabha at Kohima , Nagaland, in the month of December 1895. Padma Nath Gohain Baruah was Founder Secretary and a Bengali Gentlemen Mr. Nabin Chandra Bhattacherjee was the Founder President. There
299-515: The entirety of Brahmaputra Valley and Koch . In 1826, after the Treaty of Yandabo the administration of Assam was passed down to the British, till independence in 1947. Since then Assam has been an integral part of India . However, the history of modern Assam, modern Assamese language and literature and culture found their starting points in the early part of the 19th century. Since 1872 some efforts were made to build up some organisations to work for
322-424: The impure orthography and grammar, and to create one standard written language all through the areas of Assam. Among many other important decisions taken by the society, one was to publish a new monthly magazine and this is how Jonaki was born in 1889. The aim and objectives of the society was regularly discussed on the pages of Jonaki. Long ago, Assamese actors used to stage plays jointly with Bengali actors under
345-410: The necessities of the Assamese students and teachers he wrote a number of textbooks on history, geography, moral science, teachers hand book and a book on physical exercise including life and works of many stalwarts of Assamese Society. He also edited 'Jivani Sangrah', a rare book in Assamese literature. He has immense contributions to the domain of Assamese language and literature. He is also revered as
368-446: The present weak and sick status to a healthy state. The development of Assamese language and literature is the primary aim of the organization. For that purpose it strives to preserve the old Assamese texts available, to translate different important books from Sanskrit and other languages into Assamese which are not available in the mother tongue, to develop reading habit among the masses to introduce pure grammar and orthography instead of
391-496: The society was elaborately discussed in the magazine Jonaki (Vol 5, No. 7) under the title " Axomiā Bhāxā Unnati Xādhini Xabhār Karjya Biboroni ". It is as follows (English translation: Uddipan Dutta)- The objective of the Sabha is to find out solutions as to how an infant mother tongue would grow; how would it equalize the other rich and developed languages of the world and brighten the poors and gloomy face of Assam; how would it grow from
414-612: The then Assamese dialect to today’s state. In the 8th decade of the 19th century the Assamese students studying in Calcutta took the Assamese language as the most important unifying factor for the formation of an Assamese nationality. Initially they formed messes in 50 Sitaram Ghosh Street and 62 Sitaram Ghosh Street in Calcutta. As the influx of students increased, the number of messes was also increased. Some important messes added later were 67 Mirzapur Street, 107 Amherst Street, 14 Pratap Chandra Lane, Eden Hospital Street mess etc. They initiated
437-733: Was an Office Building at the Heart of the Kohima Town, which was known as "LAL GHAR" due to painting with Red color. ( See Mor Xuworon, biography of Padma Nath Gohain Baruah). Late Govinda Chandra Paira, Dhan Bahadur Sonar and Hari Prasad Gorkha Rai were the main product of Kohima Sahitya Sabha, who were Honored by awarding Literary Pension by the Assam Government. The Kohima Sahitya Sabha is still alive (till November 2013). It has an own Bhawan at P.R.Hill, Kohima, Opposite Nagaland Police Headquarters. The Bhawan
460-414: Was barred from appearing in the exam for being underage. Thus, although he had failed to acquire a formal degree in Calcutta, his years there had a very formative influence upon him. It was there that he came into contact with the contemporary stalwarts of the Assamese literature like Gunabhiram Baruah, Hemchandra Goswami, his senior fellow student Lakshminath Bezbarua etc. Moreover, it was Calcutta that he
483-488: Was closely allied with a number of Assamese journals and magazines. While studying in Kolkata, he with Krishnaprasad Duwara brought out an Assamese monthly called Bijulee . Later he became its editor and ran it for more than three years. In 1901, he with Mathura Mohan Baruah published a weekly called Asom Banti from Tezpur . At a most critical period Asom Banti played a leading role in Assamese language and literature. Acting as
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#1732859236045506-984: Was exchanged by the Nagaland Government with the earlier one, which was known as LAL GHAR and taken by the Nagaland Government in the year 1978. [REDACTED] [REDACTED] The conference of the Asam Sahitya Sabha is held biennially. First conference of Asam Sahitya Sabha was held at Sivasagar , Assam. Except regular biennially seasons in 2000 and 2002 special session was held at Jorhat and Kalgachia . On 31 January–4 February 2013 at Biswaratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Samannay Khetra, Barpeta Road , an administrative circle of Barpeta District of Assam. The Sabha's 2015 session held at Kaliabor , Nagaon . The current conference will be held in Padmanath Gohain Baruah Khetra, Rupahi-Jerenga Pathar, Rudrasagar , Sivasagar from 8 to 12 February 2017. Asam Sahitya Sabha Patrika (Ôxôm Xahityô Xôbha Pôtrika)
529-419: Was inspired with a sense of duty towards his nation. His return to his homeland witnessed his dedication for the noble cause of the uplift of his mother tongue and he went on to write a number of books in various styles and forms. Padmanath with his friend Panindranath Gogoi wrote a number of textbooks in Assamese language. But untimely death of Panindranath led Padmanath to complete the mission alone. To meet
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