Barpeta satra rahul gandhi biography
The Barpeta Satra, about km west of Guwahati, was established in by Madhavadeva, principal disciple of Srimanta Sankaradeva, and a key.
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Barpeta Satra
Hindu temple in Assam, India
Barpeta Satra is a well-known sattra situated at Barpeta in the Indian state of Assam.[1] It was established by vaishnavite saint Madhabdev in shakabda ( AD).[2] The earlier name of the satra was Barpeta Than.
When Madhabdeva left the Satra, he gave the responsibility to his disciple Sri Mathuradasa Ata ( AD), a Chandala by origin[3] to take care of the Satra and he became the first Satradhikar of Barpeta Satra.
It was Burha Ata who systematized the administration of the Satra leading to development of the institution and the region of Barpeta. He introduced a democratic system which is effective till today.[4]
Originally built as a Kutcha house, it was concreted with big-pillars and decorative wall paintings in
Main premises
Below are some buildings inside Satra Premises.[5]
Satra Premises: Satra premises start with three Batchara (Entry Gate of Areas), whereas Main compl