Abstract

Satra is a traditional socio-cultural institution in Assam, established in the 15th century by Sankaradeva and his disciples. It promotes Neo-Vaishnavism and includes activities like namprasanga, nritya, and geet. Satras are democratically run, with the Satradhikar as the principal spiritual guide. Both celibate and married monks are allowed within the campus, while lay devotees live in surrounding villages. Sankaradeva is the propounder of neo-vaishnavism in Assam. He along with Madhavadeva has reformed and integrated the Assamese society with the help of Eka-Saraṇa-Nam-Dharma and various performing art and visual art by establishing many institutions. Later, his disciples follow is ideology and established the Satra. Satras of Assam has a rich bunch of cultural practices and this comprehensive bunch is popularly known as Sattriya Culture. The primary focus of this study is to bring out the 14 prayer services of Kamalabari Satra of Majuli, Barpeta Satra of Barpeta which are being practiced within the boundaries of both the Satras.