About Us
Discover the initiative dedicated to preserving and sharing Assam's Vaishnavite manuscript heritage through digital innovation.
Journey Through Assam's Vaishnavite Manuscript Paintings
Bridging Heritage and Tourism with Digital Innovation
Funding Authority
This initiative is part of the project funded under the Innovation, Technology Generation and Awareness (ITGA) scheme of the Assam Science Technology and Environment Council (ASTEC).
Key Collaborators
Girijananda Chowdhury University, Assam — Academic and institutional support
Assamese Manuscript Archive, Majuli — Custodian of heritage traditions
Project Mission
The project is dedicated to the documentation and digital preservation of Vaishnavite manuscript painting traditions.
It seeks to make these cultural resources more accessible by linking manuscripts preserved at the Sattra museum with a digital platform through QR codes, providing visitors with curated information, contextual descriptions, and selected visual excerpts, enabling a more informed and engaging experience of this heritage.
The collaboration is grounded in a commitment to ethical documentation and cultural respect, ensuring that all materials are developed in consultation with the custodians of the Sattra tradition.
Project Leadership
Led by distinguished academics from Girijananda Chowdhury University
Dr. Nilakshi Goswami
Principal Coordinator
Girijananda Chowdhury University, Assam
Dr. Shrabani Medhi
Co-Principal Investigator
Girijananda Chowdhury University, Assam
Our Goals
Creating meaningful connections between heritage preservation, education, and cultural tourism
Heritage Preservation
Documenting and digitally preserving Vaishnavite manuscript painting traditions for future generations.
Education
Providing accessible educational resources about Assamese culture, art, and heritage to audiences worldwide.
Cultural Tourism
Creating meaningful connections between heritage sites and visitors through innovative digital experiences.
Foregrounding the Living Legacy
This initiative aims to create meaningful connections while foregrounding the living legacy of Assam's Vaishnavite manuscript traditions.
Website Developers
A group of CSE students from Girijananda Chowdhury University driven by a shared passion for cultural conservation and innovation.
Ritanjit Das
"Bringing innovative solutions, one step at a time."
Sandilya Baruah
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step – and a few lines of code."
Subhrajyoti Goswami
"Tech and creativity – a perfect blend for the future."
