Assamese Travelogue Released at Axom Sahitya Sabha Event in Ahmedabad

GUWAHATI, October 24, 2026 — The Ahmedabad Branch of Axom Sahitya Sabha recently organised a book release ceremony at Chandkheda in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, for Bhraman Diary Aru Mur Anubhav (Travel Diary and My Experiences), a travelogue authored by Sunayana Kalita Saikia, a life member of the literary organisation.

The programme began with the rendition of “Siro Senehi Mur Bhasha Janani”, followed by a Saraswati Vandana presented by Prangana Kashyap.

Prafulla Mahanta, vice-president of the Ahmedabad Branch, presided over the meeting. Dr Rishipal Dhiman, a noted Hindi litterateur and recipient of an award from the Gujarat Hindi Sahitya Academy, attended as the distinguished guest and formally released the book.

Ashok Kumar Bora, secretary of the branch, explained the objectives of the programme. In his presidential address, Mahanta introduced the author and the distinguished guest to the audience.

Dilip Kumar Sharma delivered an analytical review of the book, discussing its contents and literary significance. Nawal Shankar Phukan, Lilakanta Dutta, Dr Nayana Pathak Saikia, Pari Gogoi, Aparajita Bora, Tarinikanta Sharma, Pankaj Saikia, Dilip Kumar Gogoi and the author also shared their views and experiences.

The event featured a cultural programme, with Dr Nayana Pathak Saikia, Lilakanta Dutta, Dilip Kumar Gogoi and Dilip Kumar Sharma performing songs. Dr Chandan Jyoti Saikia and Pari Gogoi recited poems.

The programme brought together members of the Assamese literary community and literature enthusiasts in Gujarat, celebrating Assamese language, literature and culture through literary discussion and cultural performances.