Sri Sri Damodardeva International Auditorium

The Sri Sri Damodardeva International Auditorium, located within the Srimanta Sankaradeva International Convention Centre at Panjabari, Guwahati, is a modern, 800-seat auditorium inaugurated on 27 January 2026 by the Chief Minister of Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma. Named after Sri Sri Damodardeva, a revered saint and prominent figure of Assam's Neo-Vaishnavite movement, the auditorium marks the completion of the Convention Centre's original three-auditorium project, whose foundation stone was laid on 9 July 1999 by the then Prime Minister of India, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The auditorium features modern acoustics, stage lighting, a public address system, air-conditioning and advanced audiovisual facilities, including LED displays and professional recording equipment. Additional facilities include a conference hall and VVIP lounge. Designed for theatrical productions, music and dance performances, cultural festivals, seminars, conferences and institutional programmes, it provides a versatile venue for cultural and intellectual gatherings.

Inaugurated on 27 January 2026, the auditorium expands the Kalakshetra's capacity to accommodate programmes of different scales, strengthening its position as a prominent centre for cultural, artistic and intellectual activities in Assam.

Named in honour of Sri Sri Damodardeva, a revered saint and an influential figure in Assam's Neo-Vaishnavite tradition, the auditorium commemorates a spiritual legacy closely associated with the development of religious institutions, devotional practices and community life in the region.

Combining modern event infrastructure with the cultural significance of its namesake, the auditorium reflects the Kalakshetra's continuing commitment to preserving Assam's heritage while encouraging contemporary artistic expression, scholarly engagement and cultural exchange.