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Assam's Raas Mahotsav Goes Global: New Tourism Circuit to Boost Krishna Festival

The Assam government is launching a special tourism circuit dedicated to Raas Mahotsav to promote the festival on a global scale. This circuit will connect key celebration sites from Majuli to Palasbari, creating a dedicated route for tourists. The state has provided financial grants to Raas committees and recently inaugurated a new Krishna temple in Pathsala. This initiative aims to transform Raas Mahotsav into a major tourism attraction for both domestic and international visitors.

Key Points: Assam Launches Raas Mahotsav Tourism Circuit for Global Promotion

  • New circuit connects major Raas celebration sites across Assam from Majuli to Pathsala
  • Government provides financial grants to Raas festival committees statewide
  • Upper Assam features human-performed Raaslila while Lower Assam uses clay idols
  • New Rs 2 crore Krishna temple inaugurated in Pathsala to boost tourism
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Assam government to launch 'Raas Mahotsav Tourism Circuit' to promote Krishna Festival globally

Assam government creates dedicated Raas Mahotsav tourism circuit connecting Majuli to Palasbari to promote Krishna festival globally and attract foreign tourists.

"We are planning to make a tourism circuit especially for Raas Mahotsav connecting from Majuli to Palasbari, Nalbari, Patacharkuchi, Pathsala. - Ranjeet Kumar Dass"

Bajali, November 6

The Assam government has planned to promote the Raas Mahotsav (Raas Festival) of the state at global stage and has taken up initiatives to open a tourist circuit especially for Raas Mahotsav to attract both foreign and domestic tourists.

Raas Mahotsav is an annual festival celebrated across Assam, primarily dedicated to worship of Lord Krishna.

In Upper Assam, the Northern Assam region, especially in Majuli and central Assam, the Raas Mahotsav has been celebrated, and Lord Krishna Raaslila has been performed by human beings and in the lower Assam part, the traditional Raas festival has been shown through clay idols.

Pathsala Raas Mahotsav and Patacharkuchi Raas festival are two of the important Raas festivals in the state.

Assam Tourism Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass told ANI that, to promote the Raas Mahotsav of Assam in the global stage, the Assam government has taken up few initiatives.

"We are planning to make a tourism circuit especially for Raas Mahotsav connecting from Majuli to Palasbari, Nalbari, Patacharkuchi, Pathsala. Our government has brought Bihu, Jhumoir in global platform and trying to Bagurumba also. This year, under the guidance of Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, the state government has provided financial grants to the Raas Mahotsav celebration Committees across the state," Ranjeet Kumar Dass said.

The Assam Tourism Minister further said that today he inaugurated one Shree Krishna temple with a cost of Rs 2 crore at Pathsala area which will also attract the people as well as tourists.

"In Assam, people have tried to create a Brindaban like atmosphere during Raas Mahotsav. In Upper Assam, Raas Mahotsav has celebrated as human being performed Raaslila. In Lower Assam part, we worship Lord Krishna and celebrating Raas Mahotsav by showing clay idols in different forms of Raaslila. In Majuli, it has now become a tourism point and foreign tourists are also coming. Tourists are also coming to the Lower Assam part especially in Nalbari, Howli, Pathsala, Patacharkuchi area. In the coming days, foreign tourists will also come to the Lower Assam part to see Raas Mahotsav. Today, we have inaugurated a newly constructed Shree Krishna temple at Pathsala with a cost of Rs 2 crore. I hope that in coming days Pathsala Raas will become a tourism destination point," Ranjeet Kumar Dass said.

He further said that Assam is the land of Lord Shree Krishna, Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva.

"For the first time, the Assam government and my department (tourism) have taken initiatives as we are providing financial aid to Raas festival committees across the state. It is an initiative to make a tourism hub," the Assam Tourism Minister said. The Assam Tourism Minister also said that, in the coming days tourists flow will be increased.

The Assam Tourism Minister on Wednesday inaugurated Patacharkuchi Anchalik Raas Mahotsav in Bajali district.

- ANI

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Rohit P
As someone from Assam, I'm thrilled to see our government promoting our cultural festivals. The Raas Mahotsav in Majuli is truly spectacular - the human-performed Raaslila is something every Indian should experience at least once.
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David E
As a foreign tourist who visited Majuli last year, I can say the Raas festival is absolutely mesmerizing. Creating a proper tourism circuit will make it easier for international visitors to experience this beautiful celebration.
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Ananya R
While I appreciate the initiative, I hope the government ensures that commercialization doesn't dilute the spiritual essence of the festival. These are sacred traditions, not just tourist attractions.
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Siddharth J
Great move! This will boost local economy and create employment opportunities. The ₹2 crore temple in Pathsala is a good investment for long-term tourism development. Jai Shree Krishna! 🎉
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Meera T
The diversity in how Raas is celebrated across Assam - human performances in Upper Assam and clay idols in Lower Assam - shows our cultural richness. This circuit will help people appreciate both traditions.

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