What Are Satra Lands And How The Himanta Govt In Assam Is Taking Them Back From Illegal Encroachers

The Northeastern State of Assam is host to several Vaishnavite monasteries called Satras, which were founded by Assamese saint-scholar Srimanta Sankardeva and his disciples in the 15th and 16th centuries. Satra is a spiritual institution and has been the centre of traditional performing arts (literature, music and theatre) in the State. Typically, it consists of Continue reading What Are Satra Lands And How The Himanta Govt In Assam Is Taking Them Back From Illegal Encroachers The post What Are Satra Lands And How The Himanta Govt In Assam Is Taking Them Back From Illegal Encroachers appeared first on OurVoice | WeRIndia - Analysis & Opinion .