Regional Analysis

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Religious

Assam has been a centre for Shakti worship for centuries. The ancient name Pragjyotishapura refers to the region as a center of astrology. The various temples and monuments, spread almost all over Assam, bear silent witness to the glorious past of Assam. The religious sites are for all the religion namely: Hindu, Muslims, Sikhs, and Christianity etc.

Places	Speciality
1. Barpeta	Famous for a Vaishnava monastery
2. Batadrawa	Birth place of Shri Sankardeva, the Vaishnava reformer, saint and a great literary figure
3. Hajo	Sacred place for Hindus, Muslims and Buddhists
4. Kamakhya	An important religious place of the Hindus within the city of Guwahati, on the top of Nilachal hill, attracts thousands of devotees and other tourists every day by its natural grandeur
5. Madan Kamdev	Vast archaeological ruins of fine erotic sculpture
6. Majuli	The largest river island in the world, centre of Vaishnava culture, seat of many satras which are known as the centres of Assamese art, dance, drama, music, a safe heaven for various migratory birds
7. Surya Pahar	Situated on a hill surrounded by innumerable statues of Durga Devi, Ganesha, Surya, Chandra, Buddha

Historical

Places	Specialty
1. Digboi	Famous for the first oil refinery in Asia, war cemetery of World War II
2. Sibsagar	Seat of the Ahom rule, famous for royal palaces, monuments, temples and massive ponds
3. Tezpur	Ruins of an ancient capital of the Mahabharata time, famous for the love story of Usha-Anirudha

Cultural

Places	Specialty
Sualkuch	A place close to Guwahati known for handloom silk production
Diphu	Cultural centre of Karbi tribe in Karbi Anglong
Hajo	Brass and Bell Metal
Batadrava area of Nagaon district, Gauripur area of Dhubri district	fiber weaving

SatraS

The Institution of Satra was a unique feature of Vaishnavism in Assam, founded by Sankardeva, the father of Assamese culture. Satras were basically monasteries which propagate neoVaishnavism. They also became centres for education and dissemination of the art of harmoniums living. In 15th century the first Satra was founded in Majuli. Since then sixty five Satras have come up for the propagation of ethics and socio-cultural ideals. However, at present there are only twenty two Satras in Majuli. The others had to be shifted to safer places due to the devastation of flood and erosion.

The main existing Satras are:

Dakhinpat Satra: Founded by Banamalidev, an exponent of Raasleela, is now observed as one of the National Festivals of Assam. During Rasotsava several thousand devotees visit these holy Satras every year.

Garamurh Satra: Founded by Lakshmikanta deva. During the end of autumn, traditional Raasleela (co-acting) is shown with great enthusiasm. Some ancient weapons called "Bortop" (canons) are preserved here.

Auniati Satra: Founded by Niranjan Pathakdeva, the Satra is famous for "Paalnaam" and Apsara Dance and has collection of Assamese old utensils, jewellery and handicrafts.

Kamalabari Satra: Founded by Bedulapadma, it is a centre of art, cultural, literature and classical studies.

Bengenaati Satra: It is a storehouse of antiques of cultural importance and an advance centre of performing art. Muraridev, the grand son of Sankardeva's step mother founded this Satra. The royal robes belonging to the Ahom king Swargadeo Gadadhar Singha, made of gold and a golden umbrella are preserved here.

Shamaguri Satra: The satra is home to famous Mask crafts.

Batadrawa Satra: It is the birthplace of the greatest Vaishnava Saint Srimanta Sankardev,a Shrine and a centre of Vaishnava art and culture. It is about 140 kms from Guwahati and about 15 kms. from Nagaon town.

Barpeta Satra and Kirtanghar: This famous Shrine and Kirtanghara attracts Vaishanavas from all over India. It was established by Madhadeva the greatest disciple of Shankardeva.

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