Vice-President Releases Book on Bhawaiya Folk Tradition
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan released the book "Sanskritir Ratna Bhandar: Bhaowaiyar Itibritto" at Uprashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, in June 2026. The publication highlights the cultural journey of the Bhawaiya folk tradition, a distinctive musical form of North Bengal, and focuses on the Koch Rajbanshi community and its heritage. The release underscores government interest in documenting and promoting regional art, language, and music. Bhawaiya songs describe everyday life, trade, and love stories along the Brahmaputra and Tea belt. The book adds to scholarly resources for researchers, students, and cultural enthusiasts in India and beyond; Must-know within last 48 hours: Government attention to North Bengal culture.
Book title: Sanskritir Ratna Bhandar: Bhaowaiyar Itibritto.
Focus on Bhawaiya folk tradition and North Bengal's cultural heritage.
Highlights Koch Rajbanshi community and regional art.
Release by the Vice-President at Uprashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.