GUWAHATI: On January 13, the centuries-old Ranachandi temple and park, located in Assam's Dima Hasao district, will be officially opened after receiving a royal makeover.
The temple and park, which are near Maibang, about 235 kilometres from Haflong (the administrative centre of the Dima Hasao region), have been covered with spectacular lights and other decorations that highlight the rich history, heritage, and culture of the Dimasas.
According to sources, social media has been flooded with images and videos of the temple and park, and users have praised the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) for taking the initiative to restore the historic site and boost tourism in the hill district.
At the opening ceremony on January 13, 2,000 female artists will perform a stunning display of traditional Dimasa Baidima dance, supported by 500 young people playing drums and flutes from the region.
The event, which will run through January 14, will also feature an interactive session about the Dimasas' tradition, culture, and current situation as well as a documentary film presentation on the Dimasas, their kingdom, and their history.
Debolal Gorlosa, the chief executive member of NCHAC, Ramesh Thaosen, the president of the Dimasa Sahitya Sabhas, Dr. Phirmi Bodo, an assistant professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University, as well as gaon buras (village headmen), mouzadars (those in charge of collecting taxes), and Dimasa representatives from the Barak Valley, the Brahmaputra Valley, and Nag
In order to make sure that everything is ready for the big event, NCHAC's chief executive member Debolal Gorlosa and other officials have been making frequent trips to the Ranachandi Temple and Park. To establish the tone and ensure that the event is a huge success, finishing touches are being made to the historical location.
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