A Grand Bagurumba Dance: Celebrating Bodo Culture with Over 10,000 Artistes

The traditional Bagurumba dance, representing Bodo culture, will see participation from over 10,000 artistes in Assam. Prime Minister Modi's presence underscores the event's importance, reflecting the government’s focus on fulfilling the community's aspirations. This grand performance is titled 'Bagurumba Dwhou 2026' and honors Bodo heritage.

On Saturday, the traditional Bagurumba dance of the Bodo community will be showcased in a grand event featuring over 10,000 artistes. Hosted at Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Stadium in Assam, this spectacle will also see the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his official two-day visit.

Prime Minister Modi, stressing on preserving Bodo culture, stated that the central government, along with the Assam state administration, is actively working towards fulfilling the community's aspirations, a vision championed by the revered Bodo leader, Bodofa Upendranath Brahma.

Titled 'Bagurumba Dwhou 2026', the performance includes 8,000 dancers from 81 constituencies. The event is meticulously organized with a capacity for 20,000 attendees and will be observed across LED screens to ensure wider participation. Bagurumba, a folk dance, celebrates peace, joy, and nature's harmony, central to Bodo festivals like Bwisagu.

(With inputs from agencies.)