Bhasatattabid Dr. Banikanta Kakati Auditorium

The Bhasatattwabid Dr. Banikanta Kakati Auditorium, located within Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra at Panjabari, Guwahati, is an air-conditioned auditorium with a seating capacity of approximately 250 persons. Named in honour of Dr. Banikanta Kakati (1894-1952), the distinguished Assamese linguist, literary scholar and educationist, it commemorates his contributions to Assamese language, literature and cultural studies. Renovated and upgraded with modern facilities, including air-conditioning and film projection, the auditorium was formally dedicated in his name on 15 November 2017. It provides a suitable venue for academic seminars, literary discussions, lectures, workshops, film screenings, cultural programmes and institutional gatherings. With its comfortable seating and audiovisual facilities, it serves as an important space for education, artistic expression and intellectual exchange, reflecting Kalakshetra's commitment to preserving and promoting Assam's rich literary and cultural heritage.

Named in honour of Dr. Banikanta Kakati (1894-1952), the distinguished Assamese linguist, literary scholar, educator and academician, the auditorium commemorates his remarkable contributions to the study of Assamese language, literature and cultural history. His pioneering scholarship helped establish a strong academic foundation for the linguistic and literary study of Assam.

Renovated and upgraded with facilities including air-conditioning and film projection, the auditorium was dedicated in his name on 15 November 2017. It continues to serve as a space for learning, creative expression and intellectual exchange, reflecting the Kalakshetra's commitment to preserving and promoting the rich cultural and scholarly traditions of Assam.