Majuli, the world's largest river island, the core of Assamese Neo-Vaishnavism and the land of Satras (Vaishnavite monasteries) is preparing for one of its most celebrated annual events, the Raas Mahotsav, which will be held from November 15 to 17. This festival, which is centred around the
Majuli is the core of Assamese Neo-Vaishnavism. The district-size river island over the mighty river Brahmaputra has dozens of Vaishnavite monasteries, locally called Satras, and the Raas festival is organised in a grand manner, keeping intact the pure essence of the festival.
BJP MP Hema Malini, who is also an accomplished Indian classical dancer performed at the Raas Mahotsav. Hema Malini performed a 'Radha Ras Bhari' in Mathura on the occasion of Kartik Purnima.
A three-day photo exhibition on freedom fighters on Wednesday attracted a crowd in Majuli Raas Mela. The exhibition was attended by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
The organising committee of the Howly Raas festival, which is held on the occasion of Raas Mahotsav, arranges a lottery competition every year and this year marks the 95th edition of the popular annual event at Howly.