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Majuli Festival in Majuli is held on the bank of river Luit, which is less than even two kilometers from Garamur, the sub divisional head quarter of Majuli. This festival on Majoli, an island in the Brahmaputra river famous for its neo-Vaisnavite settlement, showcases culture, belief and customs of varieties of tribes of Assam in India.
Held in winter, this fair and festival in Assam also hold forth a number of cultural programs to exhibit the cultural heritage of the state.
Features of Majuli Festival in Majuli
- Exhibition are held in which Assamese artifacts prepared by artists to uphold Majuli culture like tribal garment, handicrafts, traditional pottery or things made of bamboo and cane, are displayed
- Tribal dishes of Majuli are also cooked and showcased.
- The Festival
Throughout the festival, cultural programs are organizsed
- Expert cultural troupes are brought so that the cultural heritage of Majuli can be exhibited through, dance and other performance.
- Seminar and other academic programs on various issues related to Assam are arranged
Season to visit Majuli Festival in Majuli
Majuli Festival in Majuli is held in November generally.
How to Reach Majuli in Assam
- You can reach Majuli by flying to Jorhat from either Guwahati or Kolkata.
- You can also take a train from Guwahati to reach Jorhat railway station.
- You can also drive from Guwahati and reach Jorhat. You can even board a bus from Guwahati.
- To reach the actual site in Majuli, you may ride a boat from Neamati Ghat.
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