Lec-Dem on Assamese Dance Heritage - From Ritual Practice to Performance Art by Prateesha Suresh. The presentation traces the evolution of Assam’s dance and musical traditions like Ojāpāli & Sattriya highlighting their transformation from sacred ritual practices to vibrant performance arts, and examining their enduring influence on the region’s cultural and social fabric. Select Sattriya Miniature Paintings, Puthi Chitra will be displayed.