Guwahati: Devotees gathered at the historic Ramraikuti Satra in Satrasal, Dhubri, to observe the 578th Janma Jayanti of Srimanta Sankardev. They walked barefoot through Borohati, Rampurihati, Chararpar, Chatam, and Nawhati. The procession featured chants linked to the Ekasarana Dharma. It concluded back at the Satra where the faithful offered prayers.
The site sits near the India-Bangladesh border. Pilgrims visited an old Ou tree, or Dillenia indica, located in the No Man's Land near Gate No. 4. This tree sits beyond the international fence opposite Bhawalkuri village in Bangladesh. Local history claims the tree marks where Sankardev anchored his boat while traveling the Sonkosh waterway.
The Ramraikuti Satra dates back to the 16th century. It began around the marriage of Koch general Bir Chilarai, known as Shukladhwaj, and Aai Bhubaneswari Devi. The bride was the daughter of Sankardev’s cousin, Ramrai. The Satra gets its name from him.
The facility keeps rare heritage objects on site. These include the Akshay Banthi, a continuously burning oil lamp kept lit for generations. Visitors also view an old brass chariot linked to the Koch dynasty. Regarding the historical legacy of the region, local accounts state, "The Satra complex also houses heritage objects associated with the religious and cultural history of the region."
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