Sankardeva Tithi observed

GUWAHATI, September 11: The "tithi" of Srimanta Sankardeva was today observed throughout Assam. Several programmes were organised throughout the state. The main functions were held at the Barpeta and Bordua satras to remember the contributions and ideals of the Vaishnavite saint. The state chief minister, Prafulla Kumar Mahanta, inaugurated a scheme of the Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra to hold cultural programmes at the complex on Saturday's and Sundays. Speaking to a sparse gathering, Mahanta hoped that such activities would help preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the state. He also inaugurated a sales counter of ARTFED at the Kalakshetra complex and a workshop on graphic art.