MAJULI - a picturesque watery idyll !!
Blog post Contributor : Ms Nikita Dherange Flanked by the swirling waters of the mighty (male river) Brahmaputra, Majuli - country's first island district- looks peaceful and serene. But life here is unpredictable, as with every monsoon the roaring Brahmaputra takes great bites out of the island, swallowing many homes. The (once) 1,200 sq km riverine island ,it is barely 400 sq km now and surveys predict that it will disappear in another 20 years. It's not just the homes that are at risk- Majuli is also well known for being the seat of Neo-Vaishnavite culture. Since the 15th century,the followers of Saint Srimanta Shankaradeva, who venerate God Vishnu, have been building monasteries/ Satras, here. Majuli's rich ethnic and ecological diversity along with its cultural traditions make it a strong contender for inclusion in the 'Cultural Landscape' category of the UNESCO World Heritage list. This blog aimed at sharing some of the beautiful pictures clic...