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MAJULI
Majuli, the largest river island in the world,
is a civil sub-division of Jorhat District. It is located 20 km. off Jorhat
town. It is a pollution free fresh water island. Total area of the island
was 1250 sq.km., now it is about 650 sq.km.
Its length from east to west is about 90 km. &
width from north to south is avg. 16 km. Majuli is a natural & cultural
heritage site. With water bodies covering most of the areas , Majuli
attracts plenty of birds both local & migratory.
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About 25—26 Satras are remaining now in
Majuli of which the Satras of Kamalabari, Auniati & Garmur are worth
mentioning. These Satras are propagating the religious ideology of great
Assamese medieval Vaisnavite Saint Sankardeva & Madhavdeva, preaching
Satria culture. |
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