Sarusajai Stadium, Athletic stadium in Lokhra, Guwahati, India
Sarusajai Stadium, also known as Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, is a one-tier multi-purpose stadium in Lokhra, Guwahati. A rectangular green field is ringed by a reddish-brown running track, with tiered seating in blue, yellow, white and black blocks beneath flat roof canopies. A tall lighting tower stands behind the far side, and green hills rise beyond the structures.
The stadium opened in 2007 and was the main venue for India's 33rd National Games. It later served as a host site for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
The stadium is named after Indira Gandhi, India's third prime minister, who was assassinated in 1984. On 14 April 2023, during Bohag Bihu, more than 11,000 dancers and musicians performed the Assamese Bihu dance here for 15 minutes, setting world records for the largest Bihu dance and the largest folk musician performance. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also received the Geographical Indication certificate for the Gamosa, the traditional Assamese scarf.
The stadium sits in the Lokhra locality of Guwahati, within the Arjuna Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex. It is a one-tier ground: the main stand holds the seated rows, with the running track and field at its foot. Access depends on the fixture, so confirm arrangements before travelling.
In April 2023, a record-breaking event took place here: the largest Bihu dance festival and the largest gathering of folk musicians happened at the same time. This shows how the venue connects modern sports with the region's traditional culture.
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