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Bhadra month commences in Assam as Batadrava Than fills with Hari Naam chants
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 06:18 PM
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The Hindu lunar month of Bhadra began in Assam, with devotees gathering at Batadrava Than to chant Hari Naam and other devotional songs.
The auspicious Hindu month of Bhadra was marked today across Assam with a surge of devotional activity. At Batadrava Than, a historic shrine in the region, worshippers assembled early in the morning to welcome the new month.
The gathering resonated with continuous chanting of "Hari Naam," a traditional mantra invoking Lord Vishnu. Alongside the mantra, various bhajans and kirtans were performed, creating a vibrant spiritual atmosphere that drew participants from nearby villages.
Local priests highlighted the significance of Bhadra as a period for renewal and heightened devotion, urging the community to maintain the spirit of harmony throughout the month. The event concluded with a collective offering of flowers and incense, reinforcing the shrine's role as a cultural and religious hub.
Authorities reported the gathering proceeded peacefully, with no disruptions. The celebration underscores the enduring relevance of regional religious customs in contemporary Assam.
The gathering resonated with continuous chanting of "Hari Naam," a traditional mantra invoking Lord Vishnu. Alongside the mantra, various bhajans and kirtans were performed, creating a vibrant spiritual atmosphere that drew participants from nearby villages.
Local priests highlighted the significance of Bhadra as a period for renewal and heightened devotion, urging the community to maintain the spirit of harmony throughout the month. The event concluded with a collective offering of flowers and incense, reinforcing the shrine's role as a cultural and religious hub.
Authorities reported the gathering proceeded peacefully, with no disruptions. The celebration underscores the enduring relevance of regional religious customs in contemporary Assam.