Kamalabari Satra,Assam,India

Kamalabari Satra is the most significant and renowned in Majuli. The largest river island is known to be the centre for neo-Vaishavinism in Assam that was promoted by Srimanta Sankardeva. ‘Kamala’ means orange and ‘bari’ means garden in Assamese. The Kamalabari Satra was established in the year 1595 by Badala Ata, cdelebrated a disciple of f Madhavadeva.

The Kamalabari satra has been a centre of art, cultural, literature and classical studies for centuries. Due to the damages done by flood, one branch of the Satra is recently established in the mainland Assam. But the a branch of the original Kamalabari Satra still continues from the Majuli island in the midst the river Brahmaputra. 

The Kamalabari Satra has been producing great figures in Assam the cultural sector. It is the home to legendary musicians and performing artists like the Late Maniram Dutta, Muktiyar Bayan and Raseswar Saikia Barbayan, who contributed greatly towards the conferment of the Classical status upon Satriya Dance. The disciples and artists trained in the satra still performs nationally and internationally today. The satra is known for creating sculptures of mythological characters and also crafting beautiful boats. 

Kamalabari Satra is considered as one of the most influential Satra of Assam. It has been not only the center of Vaishnavism but also cultural center of the region.

The Kamalabari Satra is regarded as the centre of art, culture and literature for centuries. It is from Kamalabari that Sattriya Dance got its popularity later getting the status of a classical dance form. Every year, the monsoon makes the Satra vulnerable and much has been destroyed in the incessant floods that Majuli experiences. Kamalabari Satra is also famous for creating mythological sculptures.

The best time to visit Kamalbari Satra is when the monsoon recedes and the island is not flooded. Tourists have to take a ferry from Nimati Ghat in Jorhat to reach the Satra.

How to Reach

By Air

Jorhat Has The Nearest Airport To Majuli The Jorhat Airport Is The Fourth Busiest Airport In Assam And Is Well Connected To The Rest Of The Country Via Guwahati, Delhi And Kolkata. From Jorhat Airport, Tourists Need To Travel To Nimati Ghat From Where They Have To Catch A Ferry To Reach Majuli.
By Train

Jorhat, The Nearest Town To Majuli Has A Railway Station Which Makes It Particularly Convenient To Travel To Majuli. The Main Railway Station Is At Mariani Junction, 17 Kilometres From Jorhat City Centre Where Several Important Trains Stop. However, Tourists Will Need To Reach Nimati Ghat To Go To Majuli On Ferry.
By Road

Since Majuli Is An Island, Access To It Is Through The Brahmaputra River. Ferry Is The Only Way To Reach Majuli. However, Jorhat Is Well Connected By Roads To The Rest Of The Country Via National Highway 37. On Reaching Jorhat, One Needs To Take A Ferry From Nimati Ghat.

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