Oja Gourkishor passes away
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 23 2015 :
The Huyen Lallong Manipur Thang Ta Cultural Association (HLMTTCA) expressed condolences on the demise of Thang Ta exponent and Oja G Gourkishor Sharma.
It may be recalled, Gourkishor Sharma was honoured with Padmashree in 2009 by the Government of India for his contribution in the field of Thang Ta.
In addition, he was recipient of host of other awards.
Cultural Heritage of Himalayan Tribes in Manipur (Maring Tribes) and Cultural Heritage of Himalayan Tribes in Manipur (Aimol Tribes) are amongst the notable publications of Oja.
He also wrote and produced theater play such as Govinda Nirpan; Chahi Taret Khuntakpa and Hokhong Shingmaikhu.
Erstwhile, International Observation Committee on Puya Meithaba (ICOP) has also condoled the passing away of Oja and noted it's a great lost for Thang Ta and lovers of Thang Ta.