About Us
A legacy of unity, scholarship and service across generations
For more than a thousand years, Assamese Brahmins — locally called Bamuns — have served as priests, scholars, astrologers and custodians of Vedic learning. Our Samaj carries that inheritance forward as a unified, modern community.
A journey through time
c. 350–650 CE
Varman Dynasty
Earliest documented Brahmin settlement in Kamarupa. The Nidhanpur copper-plate of Bhaskaravarman and the Doobi grant of Bhutivarman record land donations establishing agraharas for Vedic learning.
7th–12th c.
Pala & Salastambha Eras
Continued royal patronage and brahmadeya grants under rulers such as Vaidyadeva and Dharmapala, who invited Brahmins from Mithila, Kanauj, Pundra Vardhana and Kashmir to propagate Sanskrit scholarship.
13th–17th c.
Koch & Early Ahom Era
Sudangphaa, raised in a Brahmin household and remembered as Bamuni Konwar, inducts Brahmins as royal advisors. Gradual Hinduisation of the Ahom court begins, blending Vedic and indigenous traditions.
17th–18th c.
Hinduisation of the Ahom Court
Jayadhwaj Singha formally embraces Hinduism; Rudra Singha and Siva Singha bring fresh waves of Brahmins from Kanauj and grant lands across upper Assam, deepening the tol tradition of Sanskrit seminaries.
19th–20th c.
Modern Community
Assamese Brahmin families consolidate as a distinct community, preserving the ten samskaras of the Kāmarūpa school while contributing to literature, education and public life.
Present
Assam Brahmin Samaj
A statewide community organisation safeguarding heritage, supporting families and serving Assamese society through education, culture and seva.
Why we exist
Our Vision
To be the leading custodian of Assamese Brahmin heritage — a unified, spiritually rooted and socially conscious community sustaining the Vedic, Sanskrit and tol traditions that have shaped Assam for over a millennium.
Our Mission
To safeguard the ten samskaras of the Kāmarūpa school, support every Brahmin family in their spiritual and social milestones, sustain Sanskrit learning, and serve the wider Assamese society through education, culture and charity.
Governing Document
Constitution & By-laws
The complete constitution of Assam Brahmin Samaj, outlining our structure, membership, governance and code of conduct.
PDF · 2.4 MB · Last updated 2024
Meet our leadership
Dedicated individuals guiding the Samaj with wisdom, integrity and tireless service.
Sri Amulya Nath Sarma
President
Assam Brahmin Samaj
Dr. Nitish Chandra Sarma
Executive President
Assam Brahmin Samaj
Sri Tutul Barthakur
Chief Secretary
Assam Brahmin Samaj
Sri Nipu Kumar Sarma
President
Assam Youth Brahmin Samaj
Sri Uddipta Kashyap
Secretary
Assam Youth Brahmin Samaj
Sri Anjali Goswami
President
Assam Women Brahmin Samaj
Sri Ranju Mani Devi
Secretary
Assam Women Brahmin Samaj
Sri Ranjita Goswami
Former Secretary
Assam Women Brahmin Samaj
Faces through the decades
Archival portraits of the leaders, editors and office bearers who shaped Assam Brahmin Samaj.
Serving every corner of Assam
Our network spans 27 district committees, each led by dedicated community members.
Kamrup (Metro)
- President: Sri Dipak Sharma
- Secretary: Smt. Rina Goswami
- +91 98000 11111
- kamrupmetro@assambrahminsamaj.org
Jorhat
- President: Sri Narayan Bhattacharya
- Secretary: Sri Bhaskar Sarma
- +91 98000 22222
- jorhat@assambrahminsamaj.org
Dibrugarh
- President: Dr. Atul Goswami
- Secretary: Smt. Bandita Sarma
- +91 98000 33333
- dibrugarh@assambrahminsamaj.org
Nagaon
- President: Sri Hemen Bhattacharyya
- Secretary: Sri Jyotirmoy Sarma
- +91 98000 44444
- nagaon@assambrahminsamaj.org
Tezpur (Sonitpur)
- President: Sri Pradip Sharma
- Secretary: Smt. Anjali Devi
- +91 98000 55555
- tezpursonitpur@assambrahminsamaj.org
Silchar (Cachar)
- President: Sri Tapan Bhattacharya
- Secretary: Sri Manash Goswami
- +91 98000 66666
- silcharcachar@assambrahminsamaj.org
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