{"id":125583,"date":"2024-08-13T13:14:57","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T07:44:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/?p=125583"},"modified":"2024-08-13T13:14:57","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T07:44:57","slug":"beloved-assam-artist-chandra-kamal-gogoi-passes-away-at-78-leaving-a-lasting-legacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/?p=125583","title":{"rendered":"Beloved Assam Artist Chandra Kamal Gogoi Passes Away at 78, Leaving a Lasting Legacy"},"content":{"rendered":"

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C<\/span>handra Kamal Gogoi, a luminary in the world of fine arts and a direct descendant of Assam\u2019s legendary Ahom hero Lachit Borphukan<\/a>, passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 78. Gogoi succumbed to age-related illness while under treatment at Lakhimpur Medical College Hospital.<\/span><\/h4>\n
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Beloved Assam Artist Chandra Kamal Gogoi Passes Away at 78:<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A graduate of the prestigious Shanti Niketan in West Bengal, Gogoi was renowned for his exceptional artistic talent. His education and innate skills earned him a respected status within the art community. He was not only celebrated for his own artistic contributions but also for his role in nurturing future artists. Gogoi founded Kala Niketan, a fine arts school in Lakhimpur, where he inspired a new generation of talent.<\/span><\/p>\n

Moreover, Gogoi\u2019s creativity extended to designing postal stamps for the Department of Posts, adding another dimension to his artistic legacy. His contributions were deeply intertwined with Assam\u2019s cultural heritage, rooted in his illustrious lineage as a descendant of Lachit Borphukan, the revered Ahom general known for his victory against the Mughals in the Battle of Saraighat.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gogoi\u2019s dedication to the arts was notably recognized by former President APJ Abdul Kalam, who personally acknowledged Gogoi\u2019s commitment during a hunger strike protesting the closure of a prominent art and culture institute. In appreciation, President Kalam gifted him a Luna moped, a treasured symbol of recognition.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2022, Gogoi\u2019s lifetime achievements in art were honored with the Bishnu Prasad Rabha Award, solidifying his status as one of Assam\u2019s most esteemed artists.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chandra Kamal Gogoi\u2019s passing signifies the end of an era. His legacy, marked by artistic brilliance and a profound connection to Assam\u2019s rich history, will continue to inspire future generations of artists.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Chandra Kamal Gogoi, a luminary in the world of fine arts and a direct descendant of Assam\u2019s legendary Ahom hero Lachit Borphukan, passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 78. Gogoi succumbed to age-related illness while under treatment at Lakhimpur Medical College Hospital. 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