Padma Awards 2025: Assam’s Cultural Icons Jatin Goswami, Joynacharan Bathari & Anil Kumar Boro Honoured

 

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Assam’s Glorious Padma Awardees 2025: Culture, Dance & Heritage Shine Nationally

The Padma Awards 2025 have turned a spotlight on Assam’s rich cultural legacy, with three luminaries from the state being conferred the prestigious civilian honours by the President of India. Their contributions span classical dance, folk music, and linguistic preservation—each deeply rooted in Assam’s unique identity.

Let’s celebrate these icons who have put Assam on the national cultural map:

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1. Jatin Goswami – Padma Bhushan 2025 (Art – Sattriya Dance)

🟢 Award: Padma Bhushan

🟢 Field: Classical Dance (Sattriya)

🟢 Hometown: Nagaon, Assam

About:

Sattriya dance maestro Jatin Goswami has been conferred the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award, for his tireless efforts in popularising Sattriya, one of India’s eight classical dance forms.

Key Contributions:

• Played a key role in getting Sattriya recognized as a classical dance form by the Sangeet Natak Akademi.
• Founded multiple institutions, including the Sattriya Akademi, for training young dancers.
• Authored authoritative texts on Sattriya and performed across India and abroad.
• A former Padma Shri recipient (2008), this honour is a second national recognition of his work.

“I’ve dedicated my life to Sattriya and Vaishnavite culture. This recognition is an honour for all Assamese people,” said Goswami to Hindustan Times.

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2. Joynacharan Bathari – Padma Shri 2025 (Art – Dimasa Folk Music)

🟢 Award: Padma Shri

🟢 Field: Traditional Folk Music (Dimasa Community)

🟢 Hometown: Jorai Bathari Village, Dima Hasao, Assam

About:

Born in 1940, Joynacharan Bathari is a veteran folk artist and community leader who has preserved the Dimasa tribal music tradition through his lifelong efforts.

Key Contributions:

• Master of traditional instruments like Khram (drum) and Muri (bamboo flute).
• Performed at All India Radio stations and cultural events across Tripura, Assam, and Delhi.
• Served as Mouzadar and Gaon Bura, blending cultural promotion with community leadership.
• Recipient of multiple state-level honours, including the Pratima Baruah Pandey Memorial Award.

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3. Prof. Anil Kumar Boro – Padma Shri 2025 (Literature & Education – Bodo & Tribal Studies)

🟢 Award: Padma Shri

🟢 Field: Literature, Linguistics, and Tribal Folklore

🟢 Hometown: Kahitama, Assam

🟢 Affiliation: Gauhati University

About:

A distinguished folklorist and linguist, Prof. Anil Kumar Boro has dedicated his life to the documentation, teaching, and promotion of Bodo and other tribal languages of Northeast India.

Key Contributions:

• Published over 30 books on folklore, oral traditions, and tribal literature.
• Integral in shaping and implementing mother-tongue education under the NEP 2020 in Bodoland.
• Played a pivotal role in translating academic and religious texts into Bodo.
• Recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award and multiple literary honours.

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Why These Awards Matter for Assam

✅ Preservation of Indigenous Arts: From Sattriya dance to tribal songs and Bodo literature, these awardees have protected Assam’s heritage from fading.

✅ Cultural Identity: Their contributions enhance Assam’s visibility in national and global forums.

✅ Inspiration for the Youth: Each story is a powerful reminder of how passion and persistence can revive centuries-old traditions.

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• Padma Awards 2025 Assam
• Assam Padma Bhushan awardee Jatin Goswami
• Joynacharan Bathari Padma Shri
• Anil Kumar Boro folklorist Bodo
• Dimasa music Assam
• Sattriya dance Padma Bhushan
• Assam Padma award winners 2025
• Padma Shri award Assam 2025

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