- Celebrated at the historic Shri Shri Hari Mandir in Nalbari, Assam
Nalbari Raas Mahotsav
Raas Festival, celebrated at the historic Hari Mandir in Nalbari, Assam, is a vibrant and culturally rich event that hono...
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Shri Shri Hari Mandir
Among the many shrines located in the Nalbari area , Shri Shri Harimandir is one of the most important Hindu shrine .The temple is a popular Lord Krishna Temple in India. The temple is sacred for Hindus, and Buddhists.Buddhist devotees from neighbouring country Bhutan has placed Shri Shri Harimandir as a sacred place of worship for many decades.
Festival celebrations like Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankardev Abirbhav Tithi, Tirobhav Tithi , Sri Krishna Janmashtami , Durga Puja , Mahashivratri, Ma Mahakali Puja, Lord Ganesha Saturthi, Hanuman Jayanti attracts a huge crowd. Amongst all these festivals, Nalbari Rash Mahotsav or Rash purnima is primarily known
Learn MoreShri Shri Hari Mandir beckons you to celebrate the divinity of Lord Krishna and experience Assam's unique religious heritage and great community spirit at Nalbari Raas Mahotsav
Nalbari Raas Mahotsav
Known for its grandeur of being one of the greatest festivals in the entire India, Nalbari Raas Mahotsav since its inception in 1933) is being celebrating the divinity of Lord Krishna. The RaasMahotsav begins every year on the full Moon night of the Kartika/November -the night when Lord Krishna desires to dance and spread the message of peace and happiness in this mortal world. The wild beauty of Vrindavana in the trees, creepers and bushes on the bank of Jamuna become alive in Shri Shri Hari Mandir, Nalbari during this festival period. The premise of Hari Mandir is decked at the Main Puja Spot with a spectacular idol of Radha & Krishna. In addition, numerous temporary stalls decorated with the clay idols with modern electrical technology finds most stylized form in making alive the idols representing a diverse range of events symbolizing Lord Krishna’s life events. Nalbari Raas Mahotsav epitomizes the expression of dancing in delight in reverence of Lord Krishna, symbolizing love, beauty and happiness. This beautiful festival transforms the entire town of Nalbari into a celebratory gear that draws visitors from far and wide transcending even national boundaries.
While all the mobile theatre troupes consider this Raas as an opportunity for exhibiting their best, the main-stage of the Raaskhola remains a platform for various cultural extravaganzas and thereby turning the entire town in festive gear beckoning lakhs of people irrespective of caste and creed and making them emerge in the spirit of Raas festival of Shri Shri Hari Mandir.
This temple has been a tourist attraction for a long period of time. Hari Mandir of Nalbari has been dedicated to Lord Krishna, a form of Lord Vishnu. In recent years Shri Shri Hari Mandir has also become one of the nerve centers of cultural assimilation and spiritual as well as social happenings. The spiritual aura of the temples has made it a calm pilgrimage for the worshipers. The temple is centrally located at the town of Nalbari which makes it extremely easy to visit from any direction.
Occurring over 13 days in November/December (Purnima tithi of Aghon month), it attracts thousands of Sanatani devotees and tourists to the renowned Pragya Nagari (Wisdom Place). The temple's main puja spot features a large Radha-Krishna idol, while temporary stalls showcase idols representing events from Lord Krishna's life.
This significant Raas Leela celebration in Assam involves elaborate performances depicting Lord Krishna's life, including his childhood, cowherd role, and divine Ras Leela with gopis. Traditional dance, music, vibrant costumes, and skillful lighting/set designs bring mythology to life.
The Shri Shri Hari Mandir ambiance is filled with devotion and festivity, with local artisans/performers preparing for months. Nalbari Raas Mahotsav maintains Assamese cultural essence, making it a revered North East Region occasion.
Additional Attractions Include:
- Book Fair
- Trade Fair
- Circus
- Ananda Mela
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Nalbeira Haat (unique market featuring):
- Prestigious Gamosha
- Fulam Japi
- Kah-Pital products
- Bamboo-made products
- Local handicrafts
- Flavored Pitha
- Food stalls
- Mobile theatre group performances (10-15 groups)
- Cultural exhibits showcasing local culture
Experience Assam's religious heritage and community spirit at Nalbari Raas Mahotsav.
Nalbari Raas Mahotsav
The celebration features traditional dance and music performances, vibrant costumes, and skillful use of lighting and set designs to bring the mythology to life. The ambiance at the Shri Shri Hari Mandir,Nalbari is filled with devotion and festivity, and the local artisans and performers often prepare for months to make the festival a memorable experience. Nalbari Raas Mahotsav is known for maintaining the cultural essence of Assamese traditions, making it a revered occasion in the North East Region.
Besides the main events, the festival also includes fairs with Book Fair, Trade Fair, Circus, Ananda Mela etc. Nalbeira haat an unique market containing prestigious Gamosha, Fulam Japi , Kah-Pital products, bamboo made products , local handicrafts, flavoured Pitha , food stalls , with the participation of many more ladies groups . The rich mobile theatre group performance is very unique in Nalbari Raas mahotsav . All renound mobile thieatre groups perform their best act and becoming this festival as Thieatre Mahotsav of Assam. Around 10 to 15 mobile theatre groups performed in same time attract large number of audience in Nalbari Raas Mahotsav. Cultural exhibits allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the local culture. The festival is an excellent way to experience Assam's religious heritage and community spirit.
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- Celebrated at the historic Shri Shri Hari Mandir in Nalbari, Assam
Nalbari Raas Mahotsav
The Shri Shri Hari Mandir ambiance is filled with devotion and festivity, with local artisans/performers preparing for months. Nalbari Raas Mahotsav maintains Assamese cultural essence, making it a revered North East Region occasion.
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