Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan bestowed the title of Kala Guru on Bishnu Rabha Prasad. He is regarded as the manifestation of Nataraja and a state treasure. RabhaSangeet is the name given to the songs he composed.
Digital Desk: Rabha Divas is celebrated in Assam to honour
the famous Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rabha. His contribution to the welfare of the
state is continually remembered, which is why Rabha Divas is celebrated every
year on June 20th. Bishnu Prasad Rabha's excellent contributions have had a
significant impact on the state's culture and literature.
Who is Bishnu Prasad Rabha?
As one of the pioneers of Assamese music, Bishnu Prasad Rabha
has amassed large popularity. Within the Assamese community, he is known as the
Kalaguru. His brilliance was not restricted to music; he also contributed
magnificently to Assamese literature. He had acquired recognition as a
dramatist, poet, dancer, and actor as a result of his multi-talented nature.
Contribution towards Society
Beyond Assam's culture and literature, he has made a significant
contribution to the state's growth. He defied British rule and was an outspoken
opponent of wage slavery and capitalism. He was an ardent participant in the
liberation and freedom struggle. His life and energies were dedicated to the
cause of independence. His goals were always centered on societal freedom from
deprivation, poverty, and corruption.
Bishnu Prasad Rabha was also a member of the Revolutionary
Communist Party of India's (RCPI) armed revolutionary campaign. This kind of
engagement was aimed at achieving independence from the British Empire and the
wrath of the local lords. When he bestowed his ancestral property of roughly
2500 bighas of land on the peasants, it was clear that he was a remarkable man.
His financial situation deteriorated dramatically, and he was unable to afford
therapy for his wife, Kanaklata, who died as a result of her sickness. However,
this did not deter him from assisting his people and devoting his entire life
to their growth.
Awards, Achievements, & Recognition
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan bestowed the title of Kala Guru on
Bishnu Rabha Prasad. He is regarded as the manifestation of Nataraja and a
state treasure. RabhaSangeet is the name given to the songs he composed.
However, he died in 1969, which was a tragic event. However, his contribution
to Assam's progress has not gone unnoticed. As a result, every year on June
20th, Rabha Divas is observed to honour him. Every year, the state government
honours his talent and accomplishments by bestowing awards in the cultural or
musical genres of Assam.
In addition, Bishnu Rabha Smriti Udyan, a commemorative park,
has been constructed to honour such a remarkable figure. It is located in
Tezpur, close to the Brahmaputra River. People pay reverence to Bishnu Rabha
Divas by presenting flowers in adoration or lighting an earthen lamp. It also
includes dance and song performances, most of which were written by Bishnu
Rabha Prasad himself. On this day, people perform enthralling RabhaSangeet
enactments. Individuals also recall his contributions and how he helped to
shape a better Assam. Another goal of commemorating Bishnu Prasad Rabha's
bravery and inventiveness is to educate the public about his importance and
contribution.
Rabha Divas 2022 Celebration
The State Directorate of Cultural Affairs will confer the Bishnu Rabha awards on two eminent artistes of the state, besides giving away 12 other awards today, June 20, the death anniversary of Kalaguri Bishnu Rabha. These awards, including three national ones, will go to people who have contributed much to art, culture, and literature.
