Ahom Patronage To Chamariya Satra

Abstract

Amongst the Satras of Kamrup district Chamariya Satra is the prime one. It is one of the important Satra amidst the Satras of Assam. Following the advice of Mah¡purusha Madhavadeva, his most favourite disciple Sri sri Bar-Vishnu Ata established this Satra in 1410 saka (1588 A.D.). Chamariya Satra is situated in the present Chamariya village under Chamariy acircle of Kamrup district of Assam at a distance of 15 k.m. North of Boko town. The Satra is named Chamariya according to the name of the village.