Assam government to create blocks, belts to protect satra land from encroachment: CM Sarma

Feb 24, 2024

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said his government will create belts and blocks to protect satras (Vaishnavite monasteries) and other cultural and spiritual...

Assam: River island Majuli immersed in Raas Mahotsav

Nov 28, 2023

Majuli is the core of Assamese Neo-Vaishnavism. The district-size river island over the mighty river Brahmaputra has dozens of Vaishnavite monasteries, locally called Satras,...

Assam: Majuli gears up for Raas Mahotsav, expects record-breaking tourist turnout

Nov 09, 2024

Majuli, the world's largest river island, the core of Assamese Neo-Vaishnavism and the land of Satras (Vaishnavite monasteries) is preparing for one of its...

Pakistan harbours most dubious track record: India at UN General Assembly

May 03, 2024

Ruchira Kamboj said that India is concerned by the escalating attacks on churches, monasteries, gurudwaras, mosques, temples and synagogues.

VHP passes resolutions on illegal conversions, liberation of monasteries, temples

Jul 18, 2021

Faridabad (Haryana) [India], July 18 : The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Sunday passed resolutions for steps to be taken for protection against Coronavirus...

Jalaluddin Sheikh, a master craftsman engraving emotions into walnut wood

Dec 05, 2022

Jalaluddin decorated the main mosque of Kashmir, including other major mosques, monasteries and shrines of the valley with his mesmerizing calligraphic works.