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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
- 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.
Attending
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.
Around it
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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