Majuli Festival Assam

Assam, the north eastern gateway of India is assumed to be the land of amalgamated culture which reflects a chain of festivals of different tribes throughout the year. The perfect fusion of heritage of tribes and subtribes has made Assam the home of the most colorful festivals. The simplicity of Assamese people is reflected in their celebration.

Considering the climate conditions as well as road communication facilities in Majuli, winter is presumed to be the suitable time for holding the festival.

Therefore it is proposed to hold Majuli festival, in the month of November. The festival includes a number of attractive allied activities covering various aspects. Leading exponents from wide spectrum of activities are being approached to make the occasion a remarkable one. Seminars are also being organized on different topics. Exhibition will also be there with the demostration of various Assamese products specially designed and prepared by experts artistes highlighting traditional glory of Majuli too. Assamese and tribal dishes of Majuli will also be made available, and food festival will also be organized during this time. Festivals take place in a communal way, usually in a Namghar or in open space. Bamboo sticks and banana leaves are profusely used and rather than offering cooked food, nutritious food such as sprouted grams and fruits are offered during worship. The festival makes you reach a desired destination for adventure and spiritual tourism. During the festival time coolest period will run, when average temperature is 100 to 150c. In this season different cultural activities encourage Majulian to engage themselves in creative activities. So that the ideal time for festival of this nature. In other hand, Majuli has its environment still protected from pollution in all climatic conditions.

Majuli Attractions

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 : 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.

The Rich Flora & Fauna : 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.