SriSri Auniati Satra, Majuli, Assam

The Auniati Satra is another famous Satra in Majuli. It was established in 1653 by Niranjan Pathakdeva. The Auniati Satra is famous for Paalnaam and Apsara Dance.

Satradhikar of Auniati Satra Sri Sri Niranjan Deva. King Jayaddhaja Singha was endowed with 81,650 bighas of land in two different categories namely Devotra and Brohmotra to be looked after and maintained by the Satra. Sri Sri Auniati Satra occupied the highest position amongst the various Satras of Assam in the eyes of the Ahom Kings. The slightly elevated land of Majuli, where this Satra was
established, was full of Auni Paan.

The Sattriya dance performance held here is dedicated to Lord Govinda in the main prayer hall (Naam Ghar). Apart from the Paalnaam, there are several other religious festivals that take place here such as the Raas-Leela, Janmasthami, Holi, Bohag Bihu (Assamese New Year) etc.