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flag Assam begins building a museum in Guwahati to house the 500-year-old Vrindavani Vastra, returning from the British Museum in 2027.

flag Assam is building a new museum in Guwahati, funded by the JSW Group, to house the historic Vrindavani Vastra—a 500-year-old silk textile linked to saint Srimanta Sankardeva—when it returns from the British Museum in 2027. flag The foundation stone was laid on February 22, 2026, by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who called the project a milestone in preserving Assam’s cultural heritage. flag The museum, expected to be completed in 18 months, will protect the 937 cm by 231 cm textile under strict conditions. flag Sarma highlighted the initiative’s alignment with Prime Minister Modi’s vision of balancing development and heritage. flag Cultural experts praise the textile’s intricate craftsmanship, particularly its Lampas weaving technique. flag The project aims to strengthen Assam’s identity and promote its Vaishnavite legacy.

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