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Gamocha in Guinness Book

By Dr. Sashanka S. Dutta |
Photo: Prayash Sharma

A traditional Assamese Gamocha hits world record after it was displayed in Delhi on Monday. The Gamocha-like-1.5-kilometer-long handwoven cloth was displayed at a function at 11 in the morning at India Gate in presence of the Guinness Book of World Record officials.

Hundreds of people attended the function along with Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, DoNER minister Pawan Singh Ghatowar and former supreme court judge Dr Mukndakam Sharma. The man behind the initiatives Abhijit Baruah drew applause from the people across for his help to take the traditional pride in the Guinness Book of World Record.

 

Photo: Prayash Sharma

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