Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart Systems and Social Management (ICSSSM-2 2025)

<Previous Article In Volume
Next Article In Volume>

Bhortal Nritya: Pedagogical and Cultural Paradigm in Assam

Authors
Saswati Bordoloi1, *, Partha Pratim Das2
1Assistant Professor, The Assam Royal Global University, Guwahati, Assam, India
2Ph.D Research Scholar, The Assam Royal Global University, Guwahati, Assam, India
*Corresponding author. Email: sbordoloi@rgu.ac
Corresponding Author
Saswati Bordoloi
Available Online 31 December 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-533-1_52How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Bhortal Nritya ; Assam; folk pedagogy; intangible heritage; cultural sustainability
Abstract

Bhortal Nritya, originating in Assam’s Barpeta district, is an energetic collective folk dance with deep roots in the region’s Vaishnavite spiritual and pedagogical traditions. Performed in groups with large brass cymbals and marked by synchronized movements and devotional intent, Bhortal Nritya exemplifies the integration of art, discipline, and community identity. This paper critically examines Bhortal Nritya through ethnographic observation, textual analysis, and comparative perspectives on indigenous pedagogies. The research aims to establish the enduring educational value of Bhortal Nritya, not only as an intangible cultural heritage but as a living model for participatory, values-driven learning relevant to modern pedagogy and social innovation. Recommendations are provided for sustainable transmission and curricular adaptation, advocating a balanced approach that honors lineage, local authority, and the need to revitalize traditional knowledge for a broader societal context.

Copyright
© 2025 The Author(s)
Open Access
Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

Download article (PDF)

<Previous Article In Volume
Next Article In Volume>
Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart Systems and Social Management (ICSSSM-2 2025)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
31 December 2025
ISBN
978-2-38476-533-1
ISSN
2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-533-1_52How to use a DOI?
Copyright
© 2025 The Author(s)
Open Access
Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

Cite this article

risenwbib
TY  - CONF
AU  - Saswati Bordoloi
AU  - Partha Pratim Das
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/31
TI  - Bhortal Nritya: Pedagogical and Cultural Paradigm in Assam
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart Systems and Social Management (ICSSSM-2 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 886
EP  - 900
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-533-1_52
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-533-1_52
ID  - Bordoloi2025
ER  -