HT Bureau
DIPHU, May 5: Statue of Syu – Ka – Pha, founder of Ahom kingdom was unveiled here at Syu – Ka – Pha Bhawan of Tai-Ahom Cultural Society, Dharamnala in presence of people from the Tai-Ahom community living in Diphu.
The statue was unveiled by president, Tai-Ahom Cultural Society (TACS), Putul Chetia along with the general secretary, Bikram Handique.
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The tall statue of Syu – Ka – Pha in a sitting position on his chair was constructed at a cost of Rs. 1.5 lakh from a fund sponsored by Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC).
Speaking to the media, the president of TACS, Chetia said, “Syu – Ka – Pha is one of the greatest kings of the Ahoms. The Ahoms from Yunnan province of Chin (China) proceeded towards Moulung, passed through the Patkai Hills and arrived in the present Assam. It was because of Syu – Ka – Pha the Ahom kingdom was established and the present Ahom or Assamese community evolved.”
Chetia also said that the general secretary of TACS, Bikram Handique has taken much initiative for the setting up of the Syu – Ka – Pha statue at Syu – Ka – Pha Bhawan, Dharamnala. He also thanked the KAAC authority for the support extended to TACS for the construction of the Syu – Ka – Pha statue.
General secretary of TACS, Handique said it is a red letter day for all the Tai – Ahom people, as the statue of Syu – Ka – Pha statue could be erected in the heart of Diphu. Syu – Ka – Pha, being the first king of the Ahoms, is regarded as the father of greater Assam. He established his capital at present Sivasagar in 1228.
