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Siyan Geet




Siyan Geet is a folk song prevalent in the Darrang District of Assam. This style of song was introduced by Sri Sankaradeva, a great scholar of the medieval times who is considered as the father of Assamese literature. It has lots of similarities to the folk songs commonly sung in other parts of Assam. This particular variety of song concentrates on the episodes from Hindu mythology.



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Darrang

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