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Assam

Fairs and Festivals of Assam


Festivals

Manasa Festival (Debaddhani Festival)

Devaddhani is another noteworthy festival held once a year at Kamakhya. It lasts three days from the last day of Sravana to the second day of Bhadra. It is connected with Manasa or Maroi puja. Manasa the serpent goddess is worshipped  by many people of Goalpara, Kamarupa, Darrang and Nowgong districts of Assam. In Sualkuchi and Pasariya villages, the festival continues for five days. Click here for more details