Satra – Vajra

List of Satra in and around Assam

Adi Elengi Satra: Founder and year not specified in records, located in Lakhimpur; recognized as one of the early Satras in the region.
Ahatguri Bor Satra: Founded by Sri Ram Ata (1643), located in Majuli (Shikoli Chapori); known for its contributions to early Vaishnavite monastic traditions.
Akaya Satra: Founded by Srimanta Sankardev (1500), located in Barpeta (Bajali); notable for its role in propagating Ekasarana Dharma.
Alengi Bahjengani Satra: Founder and year not specified, located in Majuli; serves as a center for devotional practices.
Alengi Narasingha Satra: Founded by Pramatta Singha (1667), located in Majuli; distinguished for its historical ties to Ahom royalty.
Auniati Satra: Founded under royal patronage of Jayadhwaj Singha (1653), located in Majuli; famous for Paalnaam rituals. Hosts Raas Leela, & has a rich collection of ancient Assamese artifacts.
Badala Satra: Founder and year not specified, located in Narayanpur; contributes to local Vaishnavite community activities.
Bahbari Satra: Founded by Bor Jodumoni (year not specified); known for its lesser-documented but enduring monastic lineage.
Bali Satra: Founder and year not specified, located in Nagaon; involved in regional cultural preservation.
Baradi Satra: Founded by Madhabdev (year not specified), located near Barpeta; significant as a key learning center in Vaishnavism.
^]Barheramdo Satra: Founder and year not specified, located in Kamrup; maintains traditional devotional observances.
Barpeta Satra: Founded by Madhabdev (1583), located in Barpeta; renowned for its democratic governance structure, Kirtanghar architecture, and the continuously burning Akshay Banti lamp.
Batadrawa Satra: Founded by Srimanta Sankardev (year not specified), located in Nagaon; birthplace of the Neo-Vaishnava movement and Sankardev’s early teachings.
Belaguri Satra: Founded by Srimanta Sankardev (1618), located in Narayanpur; focuses on scriptural studies and community outreach.
Bengenati Satra: Founder and year not specified, located in Majuli; preserves elements of Ahom-era cultural heritage.
Bhabanipur Satra: Founded by Gopal Ata (year not specified), located in Bhawanipur; noted for its devotional music traditions.
Bhatkuchi Satra: Founded by Keshav Charan Ata (year not specified); emphasizes ethical and socio-cultural propagation.
Chamaguri Satra: Founder and year not specified, located in Majuli; famous for its mask-making tradition used in Bhaona performances.
Chamaria Satra: Founded by Bar Vishnu Ata (1588), located in Chamaria (Boko, Kamrup); known for its role in expanding Vaishnavite influence in western Assam.
Dakshinpat Satra: Founded by Banamali Dev Goswami (1654), located in Majuli; one of the four original “Raj Satras,” celebrated for Raas Leela festivals and spiritual education.
Dhoparguri Satra: Founded by Madhabdev (year not specified), located in Dhoparguri, Hajo; contributes to regional Namghar networks.
Dihing Namti Satra: Founder and year not specified, located in Dibrugarh; supports local cultural and religious practices.
Dihing Satra: Founder and year not specified, located in Golaghat; involved in eastern Assam’s Vaishnavite dissemination.
Dinjoy Satra: Founder and year not specified, located in Chabua; maintains traditional monastic life.
Ganakuchi Satra: Founded by Madhabdev (year not specified), located in Barpeta; a major Vaishnavite seat with historical compositions.
Garamur (Garamurh) Satra: Founded by Lakshmikantadev (year not specified), located in Majuli; center for Sattriya culture, preserving antiques, wooden idols, manuscripts, and ancient weapons.
Garamur Saru Satra: Founded by Sri Sri Lakhmi Narayandev (1660), located in Majuli; noted for its scriptural and artifact collections.
Garpara Satra: Founder and year not specified, located in Majuli; focuses on community devotional activities.
Gobindapur Satra: Founded by Bhagabandev (1548), located in Gobindapur, Pathsala (Bajali); known for its foundational role in Bajali region.
Guagacha Satra: Founded by Madhabdev, located in Barpeta; supports local ethical teachings.
Gumura Satra: Founded by Madhabdeva (year not specified), located in Majuli; preserves regional Vaishnavite heritage.
Hari Satra: Founder and year not specified, located in Goreswar (BTC); contributes to Bodoland’s cultural landscape.
Jakai Satra: Founded by Hridirup Dev (1684), located in Golaghat, Sivasagar; lesser-known but significant for its unique devotional lineage.
Kamalabari Satra: Founded by Badula Padma Ata (year not specified), located in Majuli; renowned as a center for art, culture, and literature, famous for crafting finest boats and Sattriya dance programs.
^]Kamarkuchi Than: Founded by Srimanta Sankardev (year not specified); noted for its than (shrine) traditions in Vaishnavism.
Kanara Satra: Founded by Narayan Das Ata (year not specified), located 16 km from Barpeta; follows Sankaradeva’s teachings in devotional practices.
Karanga Kath Bapu Satra: Founder and year not specified, located in Barpeta; local center for Bapu traditions.
Kapla Satra: Founded by Madhabdev (year not specified), located in Majuli; engages in cultural preservation efforts.
Ketekibari Satra: Founder and year not specified, located in Tezpur; supports northern Assam’s monastic network.
Khatara Satra: Founded by Lecakaniya Gobinda Ata (year not specified), located in Mangaldoi; known for its Gobinda-centric devotions.
Khatpar Satra: Year approximately 1500, located in Sivasagar; historical site for early Satra establishment.
^]Kurekhona Gojola Satra: Founded by Soru Jodumoni (year not specified); lesser-known example of grassroots Vaishnavite institution.
Madhupur Satra: Founded by Srimanta Sankardev (year not specified), located in Koch Behar (West Bengal); extends Assam’s influence beyond state borders.
Moderkhat Mayamora Satra: Founded by Aniruddhadev (year not specified), located in Moderkhat, Dibrugarh; focuses on Mayamora branch traditions.
Nikamul Satra: Founder and year not specified, located in Tezpur; part of Sonitpur’s cultural heritage.
Parabharal Satra: Founded by Mathuradas Buhra Ata (year not specified), located in Howly; noted for Buhra Ata’s scholarly contributions.
Patbaushi Damodar Dev Satra: Founded by Damodardev (year not specified), located in Barpeta; highlights Damodardev’s independent lineage.
Patbaushi Satra: Founded by Srimanta Sankardev (year not specified), located in Barpeta; early center linked to Sankardev’s travels.
Ramraikuti Satra: Founder and year not specified, located in Satrasal; regional devotional hub.
Samaguri Satra: Founder and year not specified, located in Majuli; preserves Majuli-specific rituals.
Shyamrai Satra: Founder and year not specified, located in Goalpara; extends to western Assam’s practices.
Sri Sri Ganakkuchi Satra: Founded by Madhabdev (1534–1535), located in Barpeta; key site where Madhabdev resided for over 18 years, central to Vaishnavite literature.^[
Vaikunthapur Satra: Founder and year not specified, located in Barpeta (Bajali); focused on Vaikuntha-themed devotions.
^]Sundaridiya Satra: Founded by Madhabdev (year not specified), located near Barpeta (Bajali); home to important texts like Bhakti Ratnakar and Namghosa.
Sunpora Satra: Founded by Srimanta Sankardev (year not specified); linked to Sankardev’s propagation efforts.
Talpizar Satra: Founder and year not specified, located in Kamrup; supports Kamrup’s monastic traditions.
Takawbari Satra: Founder and year not specified, located in Majuli (Sriram Chapori); island-specific cultural center.