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Barpeta Satra

 

Barpeta Satra is one of the leading attractions in Barpeta. Ever since it was founded by Shri Madhabdeva over 500 years ago, the Satra remains the most influential identity of all Vaishnavite Satras in Assam. Kirtan Ghar, the prayer hall is the biggest of halls in Satras across Assam. Kirtan Ghar is a fine specimen of the architectural excellence in Assam during the Medieval period. Tourists from various parts of the world frequent Barpeta Satra.Barpeta has been a place of great religious importance. Known by various names like Tatikuchi, Porabhita, Mathura, Vrindavan, Choukhutisthan, Nabaratna-Sabha, Icchakuchi, Pushpak Vimana, Kampur and Barpeta. It was Koch King Naranarayan who founded Barnagar (Sorbhog).