On 25 June 2026 the Vice‑President released “Sanskritir Ratna Bhandar: Bhaowaiyar Itibritto” at Uprashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. The book is authored by Dr Jayanta Kumar Roy and Sangita Roy and published by Katha‑O‑Kahini.
The Book
- Title & authors: “Sanskritir Ratna Bhandar: Bhaowaiyar Itibritto” — Dr Jayanta Kumar Roy; Sangita Roy.
- Publisher & release: Katha‑O‑Kahini; released 25 June 2026 at Uprashtrapati Bhavan.
- Scope: Systematic tracing of Bhawaiya’s historical evolution and regional variations.
Bhawaiya: Core Facts
- Genre & origin: Traditional folk music of North Bengal, Assam and adjoining regions.
- Community linkage: Strongly associated with the Koch Rajbanshi community.
- Themes & context: Agrarian life, seasonal festivals, religious practices and community rituals.
- Performance setting: Rural, oral tradition transmitted across generations.
- Resilience: Persists despite modernisation due to rooted social functions and emotive content.
Cultural-Historical Links
- Textual references: Presentation connects Bhawaiya music to classical frameworks cited such as Sama Veda and Natya Shastra.
- Influences: Religious customs, agricultural calendar and local festivals shape form and repertoire.
IASPOINT Booster Facts
- Intangible heritage framework: UNESCO 2003 Convention covers safeguarding of oral traditions and folk music.
- Documentation role: Published monographs support archival record and academic study required for safeguarding.