How to spend a day in world’s largest river island Majuli
Scenic surrounding, calm and peaceful life, Neo-Vaishnavite Satras, friendly natives all these are some frequented terms which occupied my mind when I think of Majuli Island. I jumped with joy and excitement when we plan to visit the island again. Though it is regarded as one of the largest fresh-water Island amidst mighty Brahmaputra River […]
Picture journey through India’s only island district Majuli
Majuli, an enchanting paradise adorned with fresh green rice fields and small lakes (Beels) interspersed with floating water hyacinth. ============= Majuli, the heart and soul of Neo vaishnavism culture. Visiting Staras in Majuli is an achievement for life time. ============= Morning prayer in Satras fills your mind with purity and spiritual blessing. ============= Watching dance […]
Majuli Island-The cradle of Assamese culture
After a memorable tea tour in Assam, we packed our bags to reach Majuli Island. This was a two-day tour, and I was excited, as it was my maiden visit to any river island. Majuli is the largest fresh-water island located in the middle of a mighty river Brahmaputra in Assam. An Assam tour is […]
Exploring the Rich Neo Vaishnavite Culture and Majuli
Majuli is an enchanting beautiful island on the river Brahmaputra in Assam, it is the home to rich cultural heritage and art forms. It is here that the Neo-Vaishnavite culture in Assam is still preserved in their truest forms even now by the dedicated and devout monks(vakats). The quaint little village is subjected to flooding […]
Raas Utsav – The tale of Lord Krishna
Raas Utsav (Majuli Raas festival) or the Raas Lila is the annual cultural festival celebrated in the famous river island of Majuli in Assam. This festival is celebrated every year on the full moon day in the month of November. The festivities go on for four or five days, during which Lord Krishna’s life is presented in […]