NeoVaishnavism
The Importance of Satra and Namghar in the Greater Assamese Society: An Appraisal
By: PUJA NATH, UPALA BARUA – Satra and Namghar are the two major religious institutions integral to the Assamese society. Both these institutions have immense contributions towards the growth and development of greater Assamese culture and society, irrespective of caste, creed and religion. The Satra institution’s origin can be traced back to the time when Srimanta Sankaradeva initiated the Neo-Vaishnavite…