Abstract

Satriya Ojapali was introduced by Mahapurusha Srimanta Shankardeva to spread Vaishnava faith and for centuries, this form of performing arts natured and preserved by the Sattras of Assam. Srimanta Shankardeva developed Satriya Ojapali by blending different elements of ancient local folk traditions like Byas gowa Ojapali with its own outlook. Byas gowa Ojapali is one of the ancient forms of religious tradition prevalent before the neo-Vaishnava movement and still practice in Darrang district of Assam. Satriya and Byas goa Ojapali are the epic based performing arts follows the margi or classical style of performance. There are certain Ragas like Rag Saranga in Ojapali which has very similar notes to the Hindustani classical Raga Vrindavani Saranga.