There are 15 temples of the followers of the Baishnavism on this famous river island of Brahmaputra. These temples are locally known as satras. These satras are very important in the lives of the people of Assam. These satras are considered as the main centers of art, music, dance drama, handicrafts and religion. Tourists may reach at Majuli by river cruise on Brahmaputra. One can see many types of migratory birds in this island on Brahmaputra.
Guwahati is a major place of interest in Assam. This is the capital of Assam and it is also the gateway to the panoramic north-east part of India. Cheap holidays in Assam is incomplete without a visit to the state capital of Assam. Today Gawahati is a modern city but this city was also a major center of business and commerce in the medieval period. In the middle ages Guwahati was known as Pragjyotishpur. Guwahati is well connected with other parts of the country by railway and also by roadway. The major attractions in Guwahati include Museum, Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra and state zoo cum botanical garden.
Hajo is a place of interest located around the city of Guwahati. This is just 32 Km away from the bank
of the river Brahmputra. This is an important places for the believers of the three very important religions of the world Hinduism, Islam and Buddhism. The visitors will find a few temples in Hajo.The most important of all the temple is Hayagriva-Madhab Temple. Many foolwers of Buddhism believe that lord Buddha attained nirvana on this place. Every year this famous temple in Assam is visited by the Bhuttanese. The history of Hajo is even linked with the incidents of Mhabharata. According to the popular belief Pandavas took shelter in this place of Assam during the days of their hiding period.
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