Three day Dol Mahotsav at Barpeta Satra begins from today

Barpeta: The three-day long Shri Krishna Doul Mahotsav has begun in historic Barpeta Satra from today.

Shree Krishna Doul Mahotsav was established by Mahapurush Madhabdeva. Starting on Thursday with Satriya customs and traditions, the event will end on March 22.

The first day is known as ‘Gondhajatra’. On March 21, the second day is known as the ‘Bhor Doul’ and the third and last day, March 22, is called Fakua or Suweri.

Doul festival is a famous festival in India. Apart from the rest of the country, it is also a colourfully celebrated by the people of Assam, specially it is the tremendous occasion for the people of Barpeta.

During the “Doul Mahotsav” the hearts of Barpetians are overwhelmed with festivity and joy. It is a festival of colour and happiness. Doul festival is a great source of happiness among the people of Barpeta. During this festival the people of Barpeta forget their sorrows and agonies and celebrate this festival with traditional gaiety and enthusiasm. Holigeets are also being performed during these days.

It may be mentioned that during the ‘Doul Mahotsav’ Vaishnavas bring Nal, Khagari and Ekara for Meji and in the first day of the evening Mahaprabhu Doul Govinda and Kalia Thakur are brought out from Manikut Ghar to Mathar Chotal with Gayan Bayan. Mahaprabhu is then brought near the ‘Meji’ and after alighting the Meji, Mahaprabhu takes seven rounds around it, which is termed as Meji puoa or Magh puoa.

People from across Assam and other parts of the states visit Barpeta Satra in the Doul Mahotsav every year.

Similarly, a five day Shree Krishna Doul Mahotsav begins at Srimanta Sankardeva’s birthplace Batadrava in Nagaon. Devotees will be performing Holigeets in praise of Lord Krishna.