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Homage to Sudhakantah

By SK Hasan |

Along with the rest of the state Nazira observed the 89th birth anniversary of Dr.Bhupen Hazarika with day long songs and dances on Tuesday. 

The focus of attraction was the Nazira Natiya Mandir where the day long programme pulled huge crowd. 

 

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