Majuli, the
largest river island in the world, is a civil sub-division of
Jorhat District. It is located 20 km. off Jorhat town (Asom,
India). It is a pollution free fresh water island. Total area of
the island was 1250 sq.km., now it is about 650 sq.km.
Its length from east to west is about 90 km. & width from north
to south is avg. 16 km. Majuli is a natural & cultural heritage
site. With water bodies covering most of the areas , Majuli
attracts plenty of birds both local & migratory.
About 25—26 Satras are remaining now in Majuli of which the
Satras of Kamalabari, Auniati & Garmur are worth mentioning.
These Satras are propagating the religious ideology of great
Assamese medieval Vaisnavite Saint Sankardeva & Madhavdeva,
preaching Satria culture.
At 800 sq km
this is the largest riverine island in the world, in the middle
of the mighty Brahmaputra river. Majuli can stir your heart and
soul. Some advice for those with weak hearts – Do Not Go There