Samaguri Satra
চামগুৰি সত্ৰ
The birthplace of Majuli's mask making. Visit the handicraft workshops and watch artisans shape mythological character masks from bamboo strips, clay and cow dung.
Samaguri Satra is famed for its traditional masks (mukhosh). Hereditary artisans weave bamboo strips into frames, coat them with clay, cloth and cow dung, then let them dry and paint them. The result is demon and divine masks from the Ramayana and Mahabharata, used in the religious dance drama bhaona. The workshop displays masks ranging from palm-sized to full life-size. Artisans often give live demonstrations and explanations. You can buy a small mask as a souvenir for a few hundred to a few thousand rupees. The mask craft has received an Indian Geographical Indication certification. The satra lies in the east of the island, about 15 km from Garamur. Hiring a car or riding a motorbike is recommended.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Dakhinpat Satra
- Bengenati Satra
- Salmora Pottery Village
- Uttar Kamalabari Satra
- Mising Villages
- Nimati Ghat Ferry
- Garamur Satra
- Natun Kamalabari Satra