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Institution
of Satra
These are unique features of Vaishnavism in Assam.. Satras are basically
monasteries which were propagate neo Vaishnavism. They also became centers
for education and dissemination of all kinds of art of harmonius living.
Satra culture
developed mainly at Majuli, Bardowa, Barpeta, Madhupur etc. When the British
invaded Assam in 19th century, missionaries followed and churches were
established all over Assam. Assam is a unique example of communal tolerance
and religious harmony which prevails amongst the believer of different
faiths. Assamese society is remarkably free from communal conflict.
Satras of Majuli
World's largest river island Majuli is the seat of several Satras established
by Vaishnava revivalist, Sankardeva. During Rasotsava several thousand
devotees visit these holy Satras every year.The shrine is held in high
veneration by the Vaishnavas.
Batadrawa Satra and Shrine
14 kms from Nagaon town, Batadrawa is the birthplace of famous Vaishnava
reformer Sankerdeva.
Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra
The Srimabta Sanbkaradeva Kalashetra has been conceived as a grand exposition
of the of and culture of the people of Assam, of its Many ethnic groups
and tribes, the people who have made the cultural mosaic that the Assam
of in all its beauty and splendor. Named after the great unifier of Assam
and the greatest integrator of the Indian society on the fifteenth century,
Srimanta Sankaradeva, the Kalakshetra will attempt to capture and convey
the essence of the great seers spirit, who preached the message of unity
in diversity, sang the song of glorious Bharata- Varsha and the Universal
brotherhood of man.
The Cultural Complex was conceived by the Cultural Advisory Committee
of the Government of Assam in a meeting held on 5th Aug. 1986. It was
decided to set up a complex to serve as a centre of activities in the
field of dance, drama, music, fine arts, literature etc. with a view to
preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of the people of Assam.
In the same year, a tentative plan for the cultural complex was prepared.
At a later stage the same was named as the Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra
and on 2nd Feb. 1988 the Foundation was laid.
Spread over a sprawling Campus of 10.28 hectares at Panjabari, guwahati,
the Kalakshetra has 1. a Sahitya and Sangeet Natak Bhavan; 2. a Lalit
Kala Bhavan; 3. a cultural Museum; 4. a Heritage Park; 5. an Open Air
Theatre and 6. an Artists Village , all of which is expected will go
to make the complex a living nerve centre of cultural excellence of Assam.
The Artists village a cluster of small houses of the design of various
ethnic groups like, Mishing, Fakiyal etc. Will offer the visitors and
the residents and atmosphere of village of Assam. There is well furnished
accommodation for 100 person to reside at a time. The Artists Village
has been set up to accommodate the participants of different workshops,
trainees, research scholars etc.
Assam
State Museum
The museum was established in 1940 as a non-government body but was taken
over by the state government in 1953. It is the biggest museum of the
north east region and one of the biggest multipurpose museums in the country.
Da-Parbatiya (Tezpur):- One of the finest example of ancient architecture,
Da-Parbatiya of Tezpur dates back to 5th-6th century. The structure is
not more than a door frame but the intricate carvings on it represents
the best of Gupta art.
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