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Namghar

Assamese place for congregational worship

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Through Hinduism and Assam

Namghars were introduced in Assam by the Vaishnavite saints Damodardev, Madhavdev and Sankaradeva for Assamese people where they can culture and practice naam (devotional songs) and Bhakti of God (devotion). He established the first Naamghar at Bordowa in Nagaon district.

There is a Namghar in Puri as well, near the Jagannath Temple.

Functions

Social activities

Namghars are used for educational, political, cultural and developmental activities and discussions undertaken in a democratic manner.

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