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Majuli (Aasam) |
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Majuli, 800 sq km in area, is located in the Brahmaputra River. It is 12 km north of Jorhat |
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Assam in India. |
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Coolest months are from November to February when the average temperature is 27 0 c. Hotest time March to June 34 0c
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October to March |
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Majuli in Assam is perhaps the largest riverine island in the world, lie in the lap of the majestic Brahmaputra. The main attraction of Majuli Assam is its Satras. Out of 665 satras of Assam, 65 satras are housed by Majuli in Assam.
Assam Majuli has sublime and serene atmosphere, a perfect environment in which the soul combines with elements. This has provided the back drop for the historic "Moni Kanchan Sanjog" between Assam's pioneer Vaishnavite Saints Shankerdeva and his disciple Madhabdeva in the 15th century. With the subsequent establishment of 'Satras', Majuli developed as the crowning glory of the Vaishnavite culture in Assam.
Majuli Assam is a melting pot of different plain tribes possessing colourful and resourceful identities. The main tribes residing in Majuli are the Misings, the Deoris and Sonowal Kacharis.
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The Rich Flora & Fauna
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Majuli in Assam is home to many rare varieties of flora and fauna and plays gracious host to many a flock of migratory birds each year. Various species of rare migratory birds like Pelican, Siberian Crane, Adjutant Stork are found in Majuli Assam. |
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Vaishnava Satras |
Vaishnava Satras was founded by Sankardeva, the father of Assamese culture. In 15th century Shankardeva took shelter in Majuli and spent a couple of months at Beloguri (in West Majuli), which was a place of glory for the historic and auspicious, 'Moni Kanchan Sanjog' between Shankardeva and Madhavdeva. This was the first "satra" in Majuli. Starting from "Moni Kanchan Sanjog" there had been 65 satras developed for propagation of ethics and socio-cultural ideals. But at present there are only 22 satras in Majuli. |
Other Important Satras
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The other had to be shifted to other safer places due to devastation of flood and erosion. Among those the main existing satras are (a) Dakhinpat Satra, (b) Garamurh Satra, (c) Auniati Satra, (d) Kamalabari Satra, (e) Bengenaati Satra and (f) Samaguri Satra. These Satras are the treasure house of "Bongeet" Matiakhara, Jumora Dance, Chali Dance, Notua Dance, Nande Vringee, Sutradhar, Ozapali, Apsara Dance, Satria Krishna Dance, Dasavater Dance etc. which were contributed by Shri Shankardeva. |
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Get Majuli |
Visit by Road - Jorhat is connected by road to Guwahati. ASTC and private-run buses leave early in the morning and in the evening. From Jorhat it is only 14 km to Neamati Ghat. You can take a bus or an auto.
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Visit by Air - The closest airport is also at Jorhat. There are daily flights to Jorhat from Guwahati, and four flights a week from Kolkata.
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Visit by Rail -The nearest train station is at Jorhat.
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