Who wrote the children’s book Xanta-Xista Hrista-Pusta Mahadusto? [#1635]

Bhabendra Nath Saikia

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Bhabendra Nath Saikia

Raghunath Choudhury is known as the "Bihogi Kavi" (Bird Poet) in Assamese literature. He was a noted poet known for his love of nature and his poems often featured birds and other natural elements.

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Raghunath Choudhury is known as the "Bihogi Kavi" (Bird Poet) in Assamese literature. He was a noted poet known for his love of nature and his poems often featured birds and other natural elements.

Bhabendra Nath Saikia is a prominent Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1976 for his collection of short stories, "Srinkhal".

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Bhabendra Nath Saikia is a prominent Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1976 for his collection of short stories, "Srinkhal".

'Asomiya Sahityar Buranji' is a comprehensive history of Assamese literature, written by the renowned Assamese writer and scholar, Devendranath Bezbarua. This work is considered a foundational text in Assamese literary studies, providing valuable insights into the evolution of Assamese literature from its early beginnings to the time of its writing.

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'Asomiya Sahityar Buranji' is a comprehensive history of Assamese literature, written by the renowned Assamese writer and scholar, Devendranath Bezbarua. This work is considered a foundational text in Assamese literary studies, providing valuable insights into the evolution of Assamese literature from its early beginnings to the time of its writing.

In Assamese literature, the sobriquet "Natasurjya" is associated with Phani Sarma. "Natasurjya" translates to "Sun of the Stage" and is used to recognize Phani Sarma's significant contributions to Assamese theatre and literature.

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In Assamese literature, the sobriquet "Natasurjya" is associated with Phani Sarma. "Natasurjya" translates to "Sun of the Stage" and is used to recognize Phani Sarma's significant contributions to Assamese theatre and literature.

Homen Borgohain is a distinguished Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1978 for his novel "Pita Putra".

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Homen Borgohain is a distinguished Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1978 for his novel "Pita Putra".

Madhavdeva, a key figure in Assamese literature and culture, composed 191 Bargeets. These devotional songs are a cornerstone of the Assamese Vaishnavite tradition. While his guru, Srimanta Sankardeva, initiated the Bargeet tradition, Madhavdeva significantly contributed to it, creating a substantial and influential body of work after a fire destroyed most of Sankardeva's compositions.

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Madhavdeva, a key figure in Assamese literature and culture, composed 191 Bargeets. These devotional songs are a cornerstone of the Assamese Vaishnavite tradition. While his guru, Srimanta Sankardeva, initiated the Bargeet tradition, Madhavdeva significantly contributed to it, creating a substantial and influential body of work after a fire destroyed most of Sankardeva's compositions.

Ganesh Chandra Gogoi, a renowned Assamese poet, is known as "Paporir Kavi" (Poet of the Lotus) for his lyrical and evocative poetry, often drawing inspiration from nature, particularly the lotus flower.

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Ganesh Chandra Gogoi, a renowned Assamese poet, is known as "Paporir Kavi" (Poet of the Lotus) for his lyrical and evocative poetry, often drawing inspiration from nature, particularly the lotus flower.

Hem Chandra Baruah was a pioneering Assamese writer, scholar, and linguist who wrote the first Assamese dictionary, "A Dictionary in Assamese and English". He is considered the "Father of Assamese Literature" for his contributions to the development of the Assamese language and literature.

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Hem Chandra Baruah was a pioneering Assamese writer, scholar, and linguist who wrote the first Assamese dictionary, "A Dictionary in Assamese and English". He is considered the "Father of Assamese Literature" for his contributions to the development of the Assamese language and literature.

Lakshminath Bezbarua (1864–1938) was the first editor of the Assamese magazine Bahi in 1909. The magazine was published in Calcutta until 1932 and was a leading journal for Assamese literature in the first half of the 20th century. In 1909, the magazine published O Mur Apunar Desh, the traditional song of Assam, written by Bezbarua and set to music by Kamala Prasad Agarwala. The song was later adopted as Assam's state song in 1927.

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Lakshminath Bezbarua (1864–1938) was the first editor of the Assamese magazine Bahi in 1909. The magazine was published in Calcutta until 1932 and was a leading journal for Assamese literature in the first half of the 20th century. In 1909, the magazine published O Mur Apunar Desh, the traditional song of Assam, written by Bezbarua and set to music by Kamala Prasad Agarwala. The song was later adopted as Assam's state song in 1927.

Rita Choudhury is a prominent Assamese writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2008 for her novel "Deou Langkhui".

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Rita Choudhury is a prominent Assamese writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2008 for her novel "Deou Langkhui".