Qualifications

• Post-Graduation in History of Art – Kala Bhavana, Visva Bharati University, Santiniketan
• Bachelor of Visual Art (B.V.A.) in Applied Art – Department of Visual Arts, Assam University, Silchar

Academic Experience:

• Lecturer of Fine Arts at Barpeta B.T. College, Barpeta from 3rd October, 2023 to 13th July, 2024.

Research Interest:

• Hindu Iconography, Ancient and Medieval Indian Temple Sculpture and Architecture, Indic religions (particularly Hinduism and Buddhism), Shaktism and Tantra, Folk and Lesser known traditions in the Indian subcontinent (particularly eastern and north- eastern India), Indian Miniature Painting, Early Modern Art in India, Cultural relations between India and South-east Asia, Traditional Textiles and Jewellery.

Paper Publications in Journals:

• National: 1
• Research Paper titled Sivasagarar Jagaddhatri Doular Duti Achinaki Devamurti published in Satsari [Vol. No.: 16, Issue No. 8], March 2021. ISSN: 2319-8893.
• International: 1
• Research Paper titled An Unidentified Image from the 18th Century CE Māghnowā Doul in Lakhimpur, Assam: Finding Interpretations, published in the Journal of the Asiatic Society (Vol. LXVI, No. 3 & 4, 2024). Published by the Asiatic Society, Kolkata. ISSN: 0368-3308.

Books Published:

• Sculpture of Assam: Iconological Studies in the Temple Sculpture of the Ahoms, published by Techno Ed Publications, Guwahati/Pathsala, Edition: 1st, Year: 2024. ISBN: 978-93-91976-69-9

Books Chapter Published:

• Representations of Feminine Power in Temple Art: A Study of the Images of Simhavahini Durga in the Architectural Sculpture of the Douls built by the Ahoms, published in the book Gender and Society: Parishilan II. Published by Dimoria College (Autonomous) in association with Purbayon Publication, Guwahati. Edited by Dr. Keemee Das and Dr. Jharna Choudhury. 1st Edition. ISBN: 978-93-5860-606-5
• The Temple Relief Sculptures of the Late Ahom Period (17th to 18th Century CE): An Interpretation of Their Stylistic Features, published in the book Ethnicity, Identity and Cultural Diversity: Multiple Perspectives, edited by Dr. Dipak Kumar Doley and Dr. Abul Foyes MD Malik. Published by Akhand Publishing House, New Delhi, 1st edition, 2022. ISBN: 978-93-90870-94-3

Any other Achievements/ Awards:

• Drawings themed on Dashavataras exhibited at the group show MOMENT IN TIME organized by Gallery Sree Arts at the Visual Arts Gallery of the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, from 6th to 10th May 2025.
• Monochrome pen and ink drawings exhibited at the group show ANKANA: Stories in Monochrome from Santiniketan, India organized by Gallery Sree Arts, New Delhi and the Embassy of India, Laos at the National Academy of Fine Arts, Vientiane, Laos from 20th to 22nd February 2025. Show curated by Mr. Jitendra Padam Jain and Mr. Annkush Sharma.
• Invited and acted as a Resource Person at the 10-Day Mural/Wall Painting Workshop cum Competition organized by Pragjyotish College, Guwahati, from 18th to 28th August 2024.