Naam-Kirtan or prayers have begun at the Naam Ghars (Vashnavite temples) across Assam. This is considered to be the holy month of Bhada (Bhadra) when prayers are held in every Naam Ghar. The Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has asked the Naam Ghar committees to ensure that the gathering does not exceed 15 people and all COVID protocols are followed.