Attractions

Samaguri Satra and Mask-making Centre

Samaguri Satra and Mask-making Centre is a Vaishnavite monastery on Majuli Island, Assam, renowned as the principal centre for traditional Bhaona mask-making. Established in the 17th century in the Ekasarana Dharma tradition of Srimanta Sankardev, it preserves handcrafted masks made from bamboo, clay, dung and natural colours used in devotional theatre. The satra is noted for its living craft heritage and monastic cultural practices.