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Raas Mahotsav

Neo-Vaishnavite satras · Assam (Majuli)

November 5-7, 2026: Majuli and across Assam; tied to the full moon of Aghun

Raas Mahotsav, Assam
Raas Mahotsav, Assam
When
tied to the full moon of Aghun, usually the first-second week of November
Who
Neo-Vaishnavite satras
Where
Majuli, Assam
Gateway
Jorhat (ferry from Nimatighat)

What it is

The festival

The dramatisation of Krishna’s life performed across Majuli’s satras and the whole state, tied to the full moon of the Aghun month. Majuli is the centre: the satras stage night-long Raas plays.

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How visitors fit in

Open to all, free: walk between satra stages through the night. Ferries run special schedules; book stays on the island weeks ahead.

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Facts checked against the official Assam tourism portal · Festival dates are announced by organisers; year-specific dates here carry an official source · Last verified 2026-09-26

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