Arts & culture

Widely regarded as the cultural capital of Assam, Tezpur has a profound legacy in literature, music, and theater. * **Baan Theater:** A historic institution established in 1906 that has been the cradle of Assamese modern theater and culture. * **The Cultural Trinity:** The city is deeply associated with Assam's cultural icons: Jyoti Prasad Agarwala (filmmaker and poet), Bishnu Prasad Rabha (artist and revolutionary), and Phani Sarma (playwright and actor). * **Festivals:** Bihu (especially Rongali Bihu) is celebrated with immense fervor, featuring traditional music, dance, and community feasts.