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Women making clay pots using their feet, men-only performances past midnight – some unique art forms being washed away.
Discover Majuli Island, the world’s largest river island in Assam. Explore its unique culture, biodiversity, and satras, while learning about the challenge of erosion.
Majuli, India’s biggest district island situated amidst the Brahmaputra river in Assam and the land of Satras (Vaishnavite monasteries), is preparing for one of its most celebrated annual events ...
A biodiversity conservation organisation, Aaranyak, has revealed a concerning increase in human-wildlife conflict (HWC) in the Majuli River Island district of Assam compared to previous years ...
In the village of Pathorichuk, Majuli, Assam, local residents have discovered a remarkable way to combat riverbank erosion by ...
In 2016, Majuli became the first island to be made a district in India. The construction work for the bridge had to be stalled in late 2024 after the contractor withdrew from the project.
Majuli (Assam) [India], June 13 (ANI): Majuli, the world's largest river island, has faced massive devastation following floods in recent years due to rising water in the Brahmaputra and Subansiri ...
Majuli (Assam) May 31: A large adult rhinoceros from Kaziranga National Park has been spotted roaming across various sandbars and 'Chaporis' (riverine islands) of Majuli, raising alarm among ...
The river island of Majuli, located approximately 2.5 km away from mainland Assam, constitutes the largest mid river delta system in the world. The nearest airport and railway station are at Jorhat.