Chandmari
Chandmari is one of the oldest localities of Guwahati, Assam, India. Situated towards the eastern side of the city. It is home to All India Radio, Guwahati centre and a couple of academic institutions such as Holy Childs Convent, Bhaskar Bidyapith Higher Secondary School, Near Guwahati Commerce College Gauhati Commerce College, Assam Engineering Institute to name a few.[1][2] Many high schools and degree colleges are set up in this area adding to its educational atmosphere. This part of city is also known for its recreational facilities. Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu) is regularly organized [3] since 1961 at the A.E.I. playground which is also known as Chandmari Bihutoli[4] by Pub Guwahati Bihu Sanmilan. Durga Puja is also regularly celebrated at Chandmari by the Chandmari Sarbajanin Durga Puja Committee. The neighboring residential areas around Chandmari are Milonpur, Nizarapar, Bamunimaidam, Kannachal, Pub-Sarania, Bhaskar Nagar etc.[5] The area has one of the oldest movie theatres 'Anuradha' showing national and international movies.[6]
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- ^ "Assam Engineering Institute at Chandmari". assamspider.com. Retrieved 25 December 2011.
- ^ "Chandmari Locality". locationary.com. Archived from the original on 8 May 2012. Retrieved 25 December 2011.
- ^ Staff Reporter (16 April 2012). "Bohag Bihu celebrated". The Assam Tribune. Guwahati. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
- ^ "Artistes performing Bihu at Chandmari Bihutoli". The Assam Tribune. Guwahati. 18 April 2011. p. 1. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
- ^ Goswami, Manashree (Compiled by) (13 April 2012). "Prize catch". The Telegraph. Northeast. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
- ^ Staff Reporter (9 March 2010). "State Film Fest on March 10–18". The Assam Tribune. Guwahati. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
Coordinates: 26°11′00″N 91°46′30″E / 26.18333°N 91.77500°E
- Neighbourhoods in Guwahati