Nestled in the heart of Barak Valley, the village of Gutitila retains the essence of traditional village life amidst the awe-inspiring beauty of unspoiled nature. Here, one is greeted by the melodious calls of colorful birds, punctuating the meditative silence that envelopes the surroundings. As one’s gaze wanders, it encounters lush greenery and a glistening lake, where the vivid blue of the sky finds its reflection. Joyful sparrows dance in the air, and scattered amid this picturesque scene are mud-walled houses, adorned with dunes in hues of white, red, and yellow, maintaining an impeccable cleanliness. This village has long been graced by nature’s exquisite forms.
However, the establishment of the university marked a profound transformation in Gutitila’s appearance and identity. It was as though a silent beckoning echoed through the village, urging its transformation through artistic expression. This call found its answer in Sanskar Bharti, an organization that rallied the region’s young, old, and affluent artists to unite in a creative endeavor. These skilled hands, guided by an enchanting artistic vision, breathed new life into the village, ushering it into a realm of heightened aesthetics.
This remarkable endeavor resulted in Gutitila becoming Barak’s premier art village, supplanting its former moniker as the old Irongmara’s Gutitilla. It now stands as a sanctuary of artistic brilliance, poised to welcome thousands of eager tourists seeking novel sophistication, vibrant colors, the rhythm of life, artistic fervor, and a rejuvenated atmosphere.
As one strolls along Gutitila’s village roads, a sense of wonder envelops the senses. The common mud houses that encircle the area have been transformed by the deft strokes of skilled artists’ hands, rendering them as canvases for creativity and a testament to the power of art to transform not only aesthetics but also an entire community.
