Gokulananda Gitiswami – The Father of Bishnupriya Manipuri Community
Posted by: Ashim Singha on: November 5, 2007
Gokulananda Gitiswami is a name deeply cherished by the Bishnupriya Manipuri people. There are practically few persons in the community who may not know his name. A versatile genius as well he was, he was a dramatist, a poet, a wandering minstrel and above all a social 
reformer. His life bears testimony to all these high qualities of head and heart which can be found only in few gifted persons
Gokulananda was born on 26th November, 1886, at the Village of Madhabpur of Bhanugach ( in that time Bhanubil pargana) of Bangladesh. Gokuladanda could not prosecute his studies much, he could study only upto 8th standard because of some adverse circumstances, but his burning desire of acquiring knowledge remained with him which later on encouraged him to set up a school. He came over India later on and settled at Ratacherra village of Tripura. Here in 1925 he established a primary school by his own efforts to spread modern education among Bishnupriya Manipuris.
6 Responses to "Gokulananda Gitiswami – The Father of Bishnupriya Manipuri Community"
2 | sKumar singha
November 6, 2007 at 4:51 pm
no doubt gitishami is the creator of bishnupriya manipuri identity but how many people know about him.our organisations should take steps to bring him in front of everyone and pay the tribute that he actually worth for.
3 | Ashim Singha
November 6, 2007 at 5:11 pm
thanks for your remarks.wish you visit this blog regularly.
4 | ranita sinha
November 8, 2007 at 5:11 am
After reading this article i feel myself very small to comment regd. such a great personality like Gokulananda Gitiswami and also such a great piece of work By Mr C.K. Sinha.But also cant stop my self from thanking u all. My heartiest thanks to u all.
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5 | rishikesh sinha
November 8, 2007 at 5:13 am
hello, i have added this story to the http://bishnupriyamanipuri.blogspot.com/
6 | binindra
November 12, 2008 at 9:11 am
we r very proud of our culture, language n peaple n we always try to enhance our presence in this world
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November 5, 2007 at 1:01 pm
again one more piece highlighting the richness of our community. this is an historical content. it is indeed enriching, throwing light to our great community.
the piece is full of inforamtion and knowledge. nice to read and reread. for me the article is truly remarkable.
i thanks Mr chandrakanta sinha to jot down this historical note of Gokulananda Gitiswami, who had contributed so much to the BM community.
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