Jyoti Bharti Museum (Poki)
| Place | Tezpur |
|---|---|
| State | Assam |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1978 |
| Museum Type | Biographical and Cultural |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Jyoti Bharati Museum (Poki), Tezpur, Assam 784001 |
| Visiting Time | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Closed on Sundays and Government Holidays) |
| Entry Fee | Entry Fee - ₹10–₹20 |
Museum Introduction
Jyoti Bharti, also known as "Poki," is the ancestral home of the legendary Assamese polymath Jyoti Prasad Agarwala. Located in Tezpur, this historic residence was converted into a museum to preserve the legacy of the man who pioneered Assamese cinema and modern literature. The building is an architectural landmark, reflecting a unique blend of Assamese and colonial styles.
General Collections
The museum houses a collection of personal artifacts belonging to Jyoti Prasad Agarwala and his family, including original manuscripts, musical instruments, and gramophone records. It also features rare photographs of the production of Joymoti (1935), the first Assamese film.
Unique Historical Collections
The museum preserves the original recording equipment and film-related materials used during the making of Joymoti. It also contains the original handwritten lyrics of his famous "Jyoti Sangeet" compositions.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The name "Poki" translates to "a brick-built house," which was a rarity in the region during the early 19th century. The museum serves as a cultural pilgrimage site during "Silpi Divas," the death anniversary of Agarwala. |
| Artifacts | Original manuscripts of the play Sonit Kunwari; Gramophone records of early Jyoti Sangeet; Authentic period furniture; Production stills from the film Joymoti; Traditional brassware and textiles used by the Agarwala family |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 3712 220031 (Tezpur Cultural Office) |