Sri Sri Auniati Satra

Satra is a place where people got a spiritual connection with God. Today we are going to write about a satra where you can worship Gods moreover many recreational activities held in the satra. This satra is situated in Majuli, the Ahom King was the founder of it. The place is very much Holy and valuable for the devotees here they perform their religious rituals and prayers. The Sri Sri Auniati Satra was established by Ahom King Sutamla.

Attraction

This satra is mostly attracted by the Lord Krishna followers. Besides, Lord Krishna, devotees also worship other Lords. The satra has become one of the main visiting spots and important satra in Assam. Devotees and visitors from all over the world pay a visit to the satra daily. People worship Lords beside worshipping. There were many dances, songs, rituals, and festivals performed in the satra which is loved and enjoyed by thousands of people.

History

Outside view of Sri sri auniati satra.

Ahom King Sultana established the Sri sri auniati satra. The King adopted the Hindu Religion/Vaishnava from the first Satradhikar of Auniati Satra Sri Sri Niranjan Deva after that He was given the name Jayaddhaja Singha. This satra earned the highest position among the various satras of Assam in the eyes of Ahom Kings. Before the satra was established, the slightly elevated land of satra was full of Auni Paan(a kind of betel creeper plant) Ati means elevated place. From there the name Auniati Satra came into being. The Lord Krishna idol was originally brought from Jagannath Kshetra and installed in the satra with all the religious rituals. Also, there are other Lords in the satra to worship. This satra has twelve branches all over Assam. The main branch of Auniati Satra is in North Guwahati, just opposite Guwahati city, which was established in 1915 A.D. by His Holiness Sri Sri Kamal Dev Goswami. The 14th Satradhikar Bhagwat Bhaskar Shri Shri Hem Chandra Deva Goswami rebuilt the old Satra in 1959 to its present condition. The Kaliapani branch of the Satra was built by the present Satradhikar SriSri Dr. Pitambar Dev Goswami in the year 2003.

Inside/Outside Views

People praying at Sri sri auniati satra

This satra has an entrance gate. On both sides of the entrance road, there are ponds with many trees around them. The atmosphere of the satra is very calm and quiet. It has a circular structure with a row of houses which is called Baha at the periphery. In the center of the satra there is Temple Namghar and Manikuta. Near the premises of the temple, there is Satradhikar (Main Preceptor). The Second Preceptor Deka Satradhikar resides in the middle part of the north line. The Govinda Puriya (Third Preceptor) resides in the middle part of the east line. The devotees live on the four lines of the satra, east, west, north, and south. In the temple of this satra Lord Krishna is worshipped. He is the main idol of the satra also known as Govinda. Besides the idol of Lord Krishna, there are idols of other Lords. In this satra various dances and religious theatrical shows are based on the Indian epics of Vedas, Ramayana, Puranas, etc. The dances that are performed are Sutradhar, Ozapali (Panchali and Dulari), Sali, Jumura, Krishna Gopi Nritya, Natua, Apsara, etc. The songs sung in this satra are Janmastami Geet, Raas-Geet, Gopal Bairagya Geet, Deva Bandana & Natarajar Geet. Naama, Ozapali Geet, Raja Gharia Geet, Gayana Geet, Guru Bandana, Hiya Nam, Deeha Nam, Sabahua Nam, Ghosa Mangal, Ras Mangal, Bairaginam, Barnum Bairagi Nam, Nam Mangal, etc. For more than 350 years without any kind of interruption, the prayer in the satra is performed from morning to evening. Besides, many other festivals and rituals are performed in the satra. The outside view of the satra is also amazing. The natural sights all over the island are truly mesmerizing along with the touchy sound of the river Brahmaputra.

How to Reach

By Road: The Sri sri auniati satra can be reached from Jorhat city and there are many bus, cab taxis available in the city to reach the satra. But visitors need to take a ferry to reach Majuli as it is an Island.

By Airport: Jorhat Airport is the nearest airport to Sri sri auniati satra. It is 40.1 Km away from the airport. Visitors can easily reach the satra by bus, taxi or cab from the airport.

By Railway: Jorhat Town is the nearest railway station. It is 35.9 km away from Sri sri auniati satra. It will take approximately 1 hour 38 minutes to reach the Sri sri auniati satra by bus, taxi or cab from the station.

FAQ

Que-01: Is this place safe to visit?

Ans: Yes it is safe to visit this satra. Many visitors and devotees from all around the world visit the satra daily.

Que-02: Is photography allowed in this place?

Ans: Yes, photography is allowed in this satra.

Que-03: Are there any parking facilities in this satra?

Ans: There are no parking facilities in this satra.

Que-04: Best time to visit Satra?

Ans: The best time to visit the satra is during the Winter. At that time the weather remains pleasant and it is the perfect time to visit. However, visitors can visit anytime. But it is recommended to visit from the month of October – March.

Que-05: What is the visiting time of Sri sri auniati satra?

Ans: The visiting time of the satra is flexible. Visitors can visit the satra anytime but to perform prayer in satra they need to visit within the evening.

Que-06: What is the prayer time in Sri sri auniati satra?

Ans: Prayer is performed in satra from morning to evening.

Que-0 7: Is there any accommodation facility in the Sri sri auniati satra?

Ans: Yes, there is an accommodation facility in this satra. The satra provides good accommodation facilities for the visitors.

Que-08: What are the festivals of Sri sri auniati satra?

Ans: The festivals of this satra Paal-naam, Raslila, Holi, Diwali, Kati Bahu, Janmashtami, Bohag Bihu, the death anniversary of Satradhikar and the Vaishnavite Gurus and many other rituals. The most significant festival is Palnaam, commencing from the 25th day of Assamese Kartika Month to the 29th day of the same. Thousands of devotees from all over the world take part in this festival.