How many satras are there in Assam?
900 Satras
Now there are nearly 900 Satras spreading across Assam and are central to the Assamese culture, including music, dance, drama, and the fine arts. Most important Satras are located at Majuli Island in the Brahmaputra, and in Barpeta, Nagaon and Dhubri.
How many Satra are there?
862 Satras
According to the Mahasabha’s count on its website there is altogether a total of 862 Satras including the satras present in both the states of Assam and West Bengal.
How many satras are there in Barpeta?
Among the Satras that are regularly visited by outsiders are Barpeta, Patbaushi, Sundaridiya, Sunpura, GanakKuchi, Satra Kanara and Jania. The town of Barpeta is uniquely divided in 22 Hattis that are inhabited by the devoted followers and families of the Gurus, that are administered by the Satra administration.
Who founded satras?
Sankardev
Satras are Ekasarana monasteries established by Sankardev (1449-1568 AD), Madhabdev, Damodardev and their disciples and followers in Assam and adjoining areas. The chief of a Satra is called a Satradhikar. Generally Satras are treasure troves of cultural artifacts.
What are Satras in Assam?
Satras of Assam
- Auniati satra. Founded by Niranjan Pathakdeva, the Satra is famous for “Paalnaam” and Apsara dances.
- Dakhinpat Satra. Founded by Banamalidev, an exponent of Raasleela, which is now observed as one of the main festivals of Assam.
- Garamur Satra.
- Kamalabari Satra.
- Bengenaati Satra.
- Shamaguri Satra.
What is Mayamara Satra?
The Mayamara satra was founded by Aniruddhadeva, the nephew of Sankardeva and a disciple of Gopaldeva(1476-1541), founder of Kala Samhati order of Assam Vaishnavism. The satra gained great popularity and hence enviable prominence that one time almost half of the population of the state became it disciples.
What does Satra mean?
SATRA
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| SATRA | South African Telecommunications Regulatory Authority |
| SATRA | Shoe and Allied Trade Research Association (England) |
| SATRA | Safety and Technical Rescue Association (est. 1990; Livonia, MI) |
What is my Mayamara?
Satras (Assamese: সত্ৰ) are institutional centers that are unique and special to the Ekasarana tradition. Numbering in the hundreds, these centers are generally independent of each other and under the control of individual adhikaras (or satradhikars), though they can be grouped into four different Sanghatis (orders).
What is Mayamara very short answer?
‘Mayamara’ was the name of a Vaishnava Sattra. It was within the kaal Songhoti. Primarily the people belonging to the Moran tribe were the disciples of this Sattra.
Which is the best tea garden in Assam?
List of Tea Garden at Assam Sl. No. Name of Gardens Name of Gardens 1. 1. AIDAUPUKHURI TEA ESTATE 2. 2. ATTABARI TEA ESTATE 3. 3. AIDEOBARI TEA ESTATE 4. 4. AMGORIE TEA ESTATE
What are the three types of Satra in Assam?
There are three types of Satras in Assam i.e. Mahapurushia or Sanker-Madhab Satra, Damodaria Satra (the Satras that founded by Damodar Deva) and Harideva Satra (founded by Harideva). There are so many Satra institutions in different places of Assam.
Who is the founder of Satra culture in Assam?
The Institution of Satra is a unique feature of Vaishnavism in Assam, founded by Sankardeva, the father of Assamese culture. The satras are not just monasteries, but centres of traditional performing arts. In 15th century the first Satra was founded in Majuli.
Which is the most important culture of Assam?
Satras are the chief centre of Assamese culture. Bhaona-sabha (general meeting related with bhauna), classical dance and music, art and culture, dramatic, performances are the main cultural activities of the Satras.
