| Dakshinpat Satra | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Majuli |
| Deity | Jadhav Rai |
| Festivals | Raasleela |
| Location | |
| State | Assam |
| Country | India |
 Interactive map of Dakshinpat Satra | |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Assamese |
| Creator | Banamalidev |
| Completed | 1654 |
| Inscriptions | Assamese Brajavali |
Dakhinpat Satra, situated in the south-east corner ofMajuli. It is one of Assam's most well-renowned and principle monasticSatra, established byBanamali Dev Goswami in 1654 under the patronization of Ahom KingJayadhwaj Singha. This Satra particularly belongs toBrahmasamhati sect, founded byDamodardev.
Banamali Devgoswami, a prominent disciple ofVamshigopal, established the Satra under the patronization of Ahom KingJayadhwaj Singha, who endowed extensive land grants and provisions for the smooth functioning of this Satra.[1] The prestige and affluence of the Satra were further enhanced byChakradhwaj Singha,Udayaditya Singha andSulikpha who are considered to be the disciples of Banamalidev.[2]
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The main idol worshipped here is of Lord Jadav Rai.[3] Dakhinpat Satra played a very important role in political and administrative affairs during the Ahom reign. It is also one of theChari-Raj Satra, other viz., Auniati, Garmur, and Kuruabahi. The Satra belongs to theBrahmasamhati sect, founded byDamodardev.[4]
The monks of the Satra are calledBhakats and lead a life ofcelibacy. The head of the Satra is calledSattradhikar, next to him is theDeka-Adhikar or the successor to the Satradhikar. All pontiffs of the Dakhinpat Satra belong to the lineage of Banamalidev (1576-1683). Therefore one brother of theSatradhikar is allowed to marry and continue their lineage.[5]
Dakhinpat Satra is well known for its annualRass festival andBrahmaputra Puja, held after every twelve years. Performance of many otherSankari culture is performed regularly within the Satra premise. The Satra has a collection of hundreds of manuscripts, many being illustrated with paintings.[6] It also possesses a large number of valuable artifacts from the Ahom reign.[7][8]
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