Majuli district, River island district in Upper Assam, India
Majuli district is a river island formed by the Brahmaputra River and its tributaries, creating a landscape interwoven with waterways and inhabited areas. Villages, farmland, and monasteries sit alongside one another in this setting where land and water constantly interact.
A saint named Srimanta Sankardeva arrived in the 15th century and established the place as a religious center by founding numerous monasteries. These foundations became the backbone of what the district would become as a home to reformed religious practice and learning.
The Satras scattered throughout function as living centers where traditional music, dance, and theater are practiced daily as part of monastic life. Visitors can observe these art forms during regular activities and celebrations within the monastery grounds.
The best time to visit is October through March when ferry service operates from Jorhat. Getting around locally is easiest by bicycle or cycle rickshaw, which work well for traveling through the flat terrain and narrow paths.
When winter arrives, the area becomes a refuge for thousands of migratory birds fleeing colder regions. Bird watchers and photographers come during this season to observe the variety of species that settle in the rivers and wetlands.
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