Celebrations of Holi Begin At Assam's Historic Barpeta Satra

Barpeta: The Holi celebrations, popularly known as Daul Utsav, have begun at Assam's historic Barpeta Satra from Wednesday evening in line with Satriya tradition.

As per reports, thousands of people gathered to make themselves a part of this annual Daul Utsav at Barpeta Satra which was established by the Vaishnavite Saint and socio-religious reformer Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva's key disciple Mahapurush Madhabdev 439 years ago.

Notably, on Wednesday evening, the idols of Mahaprabhu Doul Govinda and Kalia Thakur were brought out from Manikut Ghar of Barpeta Satra to Mathar Chotal with Gayan bayan, and the Mahaprabhu is then brought near the meji and after alighting the meji, Mahaprabhu takes seven rounds around it.

The ceremony is called Meji Puoa or Magh puoa.

"The annual Daul Utsav at Barpeta Satra has started from yesterday (March 16) with Satriya tradition," ANI quoted Ashok Kumar Das, Member of Barpeta Satra managing committee as saying.

"Today is the second day of Daul Utsav and Naam-Prasanga and other religious rituals have been performed at the historical Barpeta Satra. This year Holi or Daul Utsav at Barpeta Satra will be celebrated with four days long programmes," he added.

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