Bordowa Than

Bordowa Than
Batadrava Than
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictNagaon
FestivalsDoul jatra, Sankardev Utsav, Janmashtami, Nandotsava, Phalgustsava, Ras Jatra, etc.
Location
LocationBatadrava
StateAssam
CountryIndia
Architecture
CreatorSankardev
Date established1468
Specifications
Site area16 bigha
Temple(s)4
Website
https://bordowathan.org/

Bordowa 'Batadrava' Than is a holy pilgrimage site in Nagaon, Assam. It is located in the birthplace of the great Assamese saint and social reformer Srimanta Sankardev. Sankardev at the age of 19, established the Bordowa Than in 1468, it is also the first Namghar or Than constructed. The rituals of this Than is conducted according to the norms of Purush sanghati. The pilgrimage site is located at Batadrava, about 16 km from Nagaon city and it covers an area of 16 bigha.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Bordowa satra | Birthplace of Srimanta Sankardev". www.assaminfo.com. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  2. ^ "Bordowa Satra Nagaon Assam - Must Visit Tourist Attractions in Assam". www.tourmyindia.com. Retrieved 2023-08-13.