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Karabi Deka Hazarika
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| Born | Borjan, Nagaland, India |
| Genre | Poems, Lyrics, Novel, Child Literature, Literary Criticism, Travelogue |
Karabi Deka Hazarika is a well-known writer and professor from Assam, India. She is famous for her poems, songs, novels, and books for children. She has also written many books about literature and her travels.
Early Life and Education
Karabi Hazarika was born in Borjan, a small town in Nagaland. Her father, Minakanta Hazarika, was a doctor who helped many people in the Naga hills. Her uncle, Atul Chandra Hazarika, was also a writer and inspired her a lot.
Karabi grew up in the historic town of Sibsagar. She was a very bright student. In 1969, she got top marks in her higher secondary exam. Later, she became the first student to get first-class honors in Assamese from Sibsagar Girl's College at Dibrugarh University. In 1974, she finished her master's degree at Gauhati University, again topping her class. She then earned her doctorate, studying the life and ideas of a famous scholar named Madhavdeva.
In 1980, Karabi married Dr. Kandarpa Kumar Deka, who was also an educator. They have two sons.
Career Highlights
Academic Journey
Dr. Deka Hazarika started working as a professor in the Assamese Department at Dibrugarh University in 1976. She became a full professor and later held a special position called the Lakshminath Bezbarooah Chair. She also served as the Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences at the university.
A big achievement in her career was helping to create the Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Centre for Studies in Performing Arts in 2008. This center was the first in Northeast India to offer college degrees in Music, Dance, and Theatre. Professor Hazarika also helped include traditional dance forms from Assam's old monasteries in university studies. Many students have completed their research under her guidance.
Literary Contributions
Karabi Deka Hazarika started writing at a young age. Her first poem, 'Anjali', was about the Indo-China war in 1962 when she was in fifth grade. Her mother and uncle encouraged her to write. She often published her early works in children's sections of newspapers and magazines.
By 1970, she became known for her unique style of poetry. Her poems often show deep feelings and thoughts about society. Many of her early poems talk about love and missing someone. She often used images like rivers, night, and dew in her poems. She also wrote about important social issues, especially women's rights, in poems like 'Sita' and 'Raj Pothto Draupadi'.
Karabi Hazarika is also a popular songwriter, and her songs have been played on All India Radio. Her songs explore feelings of love, nature, and social topics.
Travel Writing
One of her most important contributions to Assamese literature is her travel writing. She has written five travel books about her trips to places like America, China, Maldives, and Greece. In these books, she shares interesting stories and facts about the cultures and histories of the places she visits. Her travel books are very popular with readers of all ages.
Books on Literature
She has also written many books and research papers about Assamese literature, both old and new. She loves discussing poetry. Her books like Asomiya Kobita and Kobitar Rup Chaya offer special insights into Assamese poetry. Her work on Madhavdev, Kola Aru Dorxon, is very important for religious studies in Assam.
She has also edited many important books, including collections of Assamese poems and stories.
Children's Literature
Writing for children is one of Dr. Deka Hazarika's favorite things to do. She has written many stories and poems that children and teenagers enjoy. Her simple language, humor, and stories about everyday life make her books special for young readers.
Novels and Translations
Her novel, Anupama, Aruna, Kusum, Ityadi, tells the story of Assamese women fighting for equal rights. It shows how women have worked to gain respect both at home and in society.
Professor Hazarika also translates books into Assamese. Her translation of the Konkani novel Karmeline was very well received.
Sahitya Akademi Role
In 2003, Karabi Deka Hazarika was chosen as an advisor for the Assamese language board of Sahitya Akademi, which is a big literary organization in India. She served for five years and was re-elected in 2012. She also helped organize programs for the Akademi in Northeast India and was part of a committee on oral literature. During her time, the Akademi's programs reached more people across Assam, not just in big cities.
Travels and Conferences
She has traveled to many countries for literary meetings and conferences. These include the United States (Florida, New York, Orlando), Latin America (Peru, Cuba), Greece (Athens, Santorini), China (Beijing, Zhiang, Shanghai), Malaysia, Singapore, Bangladesh, and the Maldives.
Awards and Recognition
- Best Women Writer of the Decade (1980–90) "Basanta Bordoloi Award" by Asom Sahitya Sabha in 1991.
- "Best Women Writer" by All Assam Women Writers Association in 2007.
- "Prabia Saikia Award" by All Assam Women Writers Organisation in 2013.
- "Kavya Hriday Samman" by Call of the Brahmaputra, Guwahati in 2010.
- "Mamoni Raisom Goswami Award" in 2024.
Works
Literary Criticism
- Asamiya Sahityar Rup Ras, 1985
- Madhavadeva: Sahitya, Kala Aru Darsan, 1987
- Saityar Chinta-Shaya, 1995
- Sahitya aru Chinta, 1996
- Kabitar Rup-Shaya, 1999
- Asamiya Kabita, 1999
- Tulanamulak Sahitya Aru Anubad Kala, 2003
- Tulanamulak Adhyayan, 2003
- Charyapad Aru Bargeet (Jointly with Manju Chakraborty), 2004
- Asamiya Kabi Aru Kabita, 2004
- Sahitya Sanchayan, 2005
- Sahityar Swarup, 2007
- Asomiya Aru Bangla Kabitat Adhunikatar Unmes, 2008
- Tulanamulak Sahitya: Bikas aru Bivartan, 2008
- Tulanamulak Sahitya: Bisayar Aru Bisay Praves, 2009
- Ramayanar Chaneki, 1993
- Asamiya Premar Kabita (Jointly with Homen Borgohain), 1995
- Ramayana, Ayodha Kanda, 1997
- Nagen Saikia: Byaktiva Aru Krititva, 1997
- Usha Parinoy, 1998
- Kirtan Ghosa aru Namghosha, 1999
- Sahitya Patrika, 2001
- Dibarur Kabita, 2001
- Praval Dripar Dare, 2003
- Parvati Prasad Baruar Kriti Aru Krititva, 2004
- Manat Parene Arundhati, 2005
- Nirbachita Bharatiya Kabita, 2005
- Simar Paridhi Bhangi Kabita (Translation of old Poetry), 2010
- Samikshan (Compilation of Seminar Papers), 2010
- Kripabar Baruar Kakatar Tupula, 2010
- Bezbaroar Sahitya Chaya, 2012
- Ehejar Basarar Asamiya Kabita, 2013
- Madhavadeva: His Life, Art and Thought, 2006
Children's Literature
- Junukar Erati, 1992
- Chikmikar Kahini, 1992
- Seuji Manar Kahii, 1992
- Bharatiya Sahityar Unmuchak, 1999
- Bezbaroar Sadhu Katha (edited), 2001
- Emuthi Sonali Tora (edited), 2001
- Lion King, 2002
- Gun Guwa Bhut, 2005
- Helen Kelar, 2012
Travelogues
- Nila Sagar Aru Sonali Desh
- Seujia Chin, 2008
- Greece Desar Surjyamukhi Din Aru Aparajita Rati, 2011
- Latin Americar Bismoy Aru Siharan, 2015
- Nirjan Saukatar Monimoy Dinbur, 2016
Novels
- Jonakar Akhar, 2000
- Aranyar Shan, 2005
- Anupama, Aruna, Kusum Ityadi, 2007
Poems and Lyrics
- Subasita Yi Yantrana
- Matir Para Meghaloi, 1992
- Chuli Nabanndhiba Yagyaseni, 2001
- Parir Banhi, 2008
- Emuthi Sonali Tara, 1995
- Ganar Pakhi, 2002
Translated Books
- Nirbachita Bangla Kabita, 1996
- Jibanananda Das, 2000
- Kermelin, 2011
