Assam’s Republic Day tableau will highlight Asharikandi, a famous terracotta craft village in Dhubri district, showcasing the state’s riverine culture and traditional livelihoods. The tableau, unveiled in the national capital, features a terracotta installation with a doll holding earthen lamps, emphasizing Assam’s indigenous crafts. The structure also includes bamboo fencing and a Mayurpangkhi boat, symbolizing the state’s connection with its rivers.
Artisans are depicted crafting clay idols of deities like Ganesh and Durga, demonstrating the terracotta-making process. The tableau, themed around Atmanirbhar Bharat, portrays Asharikandi as a hub of cultural entrepreneurship, where artisans have sustained livelihoods through traditional skills. This village symbolizes self-reliance through the preservation of traditional knowledge systems and cultural promotion.
Asharikandi, located in Dhubri district, is renowned for its terracotta and pottery craft cluster, known for creating terracotta toys and idols. The craft tradition, dating back over a century, received national recognition through Sarala Bala Devi, a National Award winner. In 2024, the terracotta crafts of Dhubri district were granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, solidifying Asharikandi’s reputation. Assam’s Republic Day tableau at Kartavya Path celebrates heritage, resilience, and self-reliance through this living craft tradition.
