Ras Lila in Majuli
The Majuli festival, full of rich art and culture is celebrated on the banks of the River in Majuli and attracts tourists from all over the world and the country. This festival is held in a region known as Garamur, which is at a distance of around 1.5 kms from Majuli. The beauty of the surrounding and the mesmerizing landscape lure tourists and visitors to visit the Majuli festival. The festival is held at the break of the winter season. The festival and celebrations continue for four days. Cultural performances combined with local inhabitant’s tradition are a specialty of this festival.
MAJULI FESTIVAL
During these festivals all the Vaishnavs perform dance dramas. Some Vaishnavs play the music and some play various roles with masks. Men are the major performers of the drama. Women also participate in some dramas. Masks are one of the major features of the dance dramas and represent various mythological. Food festival is also organized during this time which offers mouth watering delicacies of traditional, tribal and native Assamese cuisine. Exhibitions are also part of this festival and display those articles that immensely reflect the rich tradition of the state. Sightseeing tours are conducted for tourists who visit this region during the festival period. Discussions and seminars are organized or various topics. Tourists also may catch glimpse of migratory birds who temporarily visit and nest during this season.
The Majuli festival, full of rich art and culture is celebrated on the banks of the River in Majuli and attracts tourists from all over the world and the country. This festival is held in a region known as Garamur, which is at a distance of around 1.5 kms from Majuli. The beauty of the surrounding and the mesmerizing landscape lure tourists and visitors to visit the Majuli festival. The festival is held at the break of the winter season. The festival and celebrations continue for four days. Cultural performances combined with local inhabitant’s tradition are a specialty of this festival.
MAJULI FESTIVAL
During these festivals all the Vaishnavs perform dance dramas. Some Vaishnavs play the music and some play various roles with masks. Men are the major performers of the drama. Women also participate in some dramas. Masks are one of the major features of the dance dramas and represent various mythological. Food festival is also organized during this time which offers mouth watering delicacies of traditional, tribal and native Assamese cuisine. Exhibitions are also part of this festival and display those articles that immensely reflect the rich tradition of the state. Sightseeing tours are conducted for tourists who visit this region during the festival period. Discussions and seminars are organized or various topics. Tourists also may catch glimpse of migratory birds who temporarily visit and nest during this season.
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