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Nadiram Deori, assam

Prominent artist Nadiram Deori is a member of the Tiwa tribe. The Assam Government conferred him with the highest honour, namely, the Assam Gaurav Award for the year 2024. The award exemplifies and acknowledges his immense contribution to the cultural heritage of Assam in preserving and promoting the conventional music and dance forms of the Tiwa community. Deori’s music, particularly his compositions such as borot, captures the essence of the Tiwa people's festivals and rituals. His work has made a lasting impact on cultural celebrations, becoming an integral part of events like the barat festival. The songs recount the stories of Tiwa life and traditions, contributing to the preservation of their cultural identity. Through his music, Deori ensures that the Tiwa's rich legacy is passed down and celebrated in every generation.

Nadiram Deori belongs to the Tiwa tribe of Assam that has a rich cultural heritage in terms of music, dance, and festivals. Among the common features of Tiwa culture is their music which tells stories, rituals, and festivals of the community. Can be eventful like other tribals when it comes to celebratory events such as the barat festival-the celebration of purity and tradition. The well-known composition of Barat Geet by Deori captures the jubilation and excitement surrounding a wedding celebration in Tiwa culture. A flowery and visually stimulating composition, it captures the anticipation of the marriage procession while praising the beauty of the surroundings, the feast, and the joy of gathering together. It goes on to blend the happiness of the Tiwa community with the sparkle of creativity of Deori.

Nadiram Deori was born in the village called Markangkuchi, which is situated near Guwahati, Assam, and has dedicating himself to preserving and aggrandizing the very art of music and dance traditions held by the Tiwa tribes. Very beautifully narrated about how the Tiwa people celebrate their festivals and other events, Borot for instance. Through his art, he is one giant cultural symbolizer who really transects music with roots and deep traditions of the Tiwa community so that his posterity will perceive its essence.