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GUWAHATI: Gauhati University (GU) has decided to welcome President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday with a specially-crafted traditional mask from Majuli.The President will visit GU to attend a civic reception organized by the university with support from the Assam government. A senior official of GU said President Kovind will be felicitated with a traditional mask made by the eminent artist Hem Chandra Goswami from Chamaguri Sattra. "For years, 'mukha' or masks were confined mostly to Assam's traditional theatre, Mukha Bhaona. "We are hopeful that the mask will get attention at the national level as the GU event will be highlighted all across the country," the official added. He has been trying to popularize the art of mask-making among the youngsters to preserve the unique identity of Assam..