Barpeta Road Raas Mahotsav 2026 | Official Raas Festival, History & Raas Mandir
Barpeta Road · Assam · 24 November 2026

Barpeta Road Raas. A century of devotion.

The official HowlyTown information page for Barpeta Road Raas Mahotsav 2026 — exploring the historic Raas Mandir, Krishna's Raas Leela, cultural traditions, festival heritage and the living cultural identity of Barpeta Road, Assam.

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The Festival

Where Krishna's story becomes a living celebration.

Barpeta Road Raas Mahotsav is a major public Raas celebration in western Assam. Centred around the historic Barpeta Road Sarbajanin Raas Mandir, the festival brings together devotion, Raas Leela, cultural performances and community participation.

The 2026 celebration begins on 24 November 2026. The festival date shown here will be updated as additional official programme information is released.

1929
Year the Barpeta Road Raas Mandir was built, according to its official website
97th
Edition reported for the Barpeta Road Raas Mahotsav in 2025
2026
Barpeta Road Raas Mahotsav begins 24 November 2026
Raas Leela

The divine play of Krishna. Told through Assam.

Raas Leela is at the heart of Assam's Raas tradition. The story of Lord Krishna is brought to audiences through devotional performance, music, theatre, dance and visual storytelling.

01

Krishna & Raas Leela

Episodes from the life and divine play of Lord Krishna form the spiritual and dramatic foundation of the celebration.

02

Devotional Tradition

Prayer, naam-kirtan, ritual observances and devotional music connect the festival with Assam's Vaishnavite heritage.

03

Theatre & Performance

Cultural programmes and stage performances turn the festival grounds into a large public cultural space.

04

Community Celebration

Devotees, residents, performers, artisans, visitors and local businesses contribute to the wider festival atmosphere.

Raas Mandir

A historic mandir at the heart of Barpeta Road.

The Barpeta Road Sarbajanin Raas Mandir is the central landmark associated with the town's Raas tradition. The temple's official website records that it was built in 1929 and dedicated to Lord Krishna.

1929

The Raas Mandir

The Barpeta Road Sarbajanin Raas Mandir was built in 1929, according to the temple's official historical information.

Legacy

A public Raas tradition

The celebration grew into a wider public festival connecting religious observance with cultural performance and community life.

2025

The 97th edition

Contemporary reporting described the 2025 Barpeta Road Raas Mahotsav as its 97th edition.

2026

The tradition continues

The 2026 Barpeta Road Raas Mahotsav begins on 24 November 2026.

Barpeta Road

More than a festival destination. A gateway to western Assam.

Barpeta Road is a municipal city in Barpeta district and an important commercial and transport centre of western Assam.

Identity

Municipal City

Barpeta Road is administered by the Barpeta Road Municipal Board.

Connectivity

Road & Rail

Barpeta Road is connected by road and the N.F. Railway network.

Region

Western Assam

The city serves as an important commercial centre for the surrounding region.

District

Barpeta

Barpeta is one of Assam's important cultural regions and is strongly associated with Vaishnavite traditions.

Heritage

Vaishnavite Assam

The wider Barpeta region is closely associated with the heritage of Srimanta Sankardeva, Madhavdeva and the Satra tradition.

Festival

Raas Mahotsav

Barpeta Road's annual Raas Mahotsav brings devotional tradition and public culture together.

Cultural Heritage

A region shaped by Vaishnavite culture.

Barpeta is one of Assam's important centres of Vaishnavite and Sattriya culture. Barpeta Satra remains a major cultural institution in the region, connecting religious practice, music, performance and community life.

Raas Mahotsav forms part of this larger cultural landscape. Across Assam, Raas celebrations preserve stories of Lord Krishna through performance and devotional practice.

Inside the Festival

More than Raas. A complete cultural experience.

01

Raas Mandir

Begin at the historic Barpeta Road Sarbajanin Raas Mandir, the spiritual centre of the festival.

02

Cultural Programmes

Festival programmes can include devotional music, stage performances, cultural events, exhibitions and community activities.

03

Festival Atmosphere

Festival grounds become lively public spaces with food, shopping, cultural displays and community gatherings.

04

Devotion & Community

The defining character of the celebration is the meeting of religious observance and public community life.

Visitor Guide

Plan your journey to Barpeta Road.

Barpeta Road is connected by road and rail and serves as an important transport centre in western Assam.

Festival Barpeta Road Raas Mahotsav 2026
Festival starts 24 November 2026
Main venue Barpeta Road Sarbajanin Raas Mandir
City Barpeta Road, Assam
District Barpeta District
Railway Barpeta Road Railway Station
Highway National Highway 31
PIN 781315
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People Also Ask

Barpeta Road. Answered.

Is Barpeta Road a city?

Yes. Barpeta Road is a municipal city in Barpeta district, Assam, administered by the Barpeta Road Municipal Board.

What is the old name of Barpeta Road?

Barpeta Road developed as an important railway and commercial settlement associated with the Barpeta region. Reliable sources do not identify one universally accepted former name for the present Barpeta Road city.

What is Barpeta known for?

Barpeta is particularly known for its Vaishnavite heritage, Barpeta Satra, Sattriya culture, religious traditions, handicrafts and major cultural festivals.

How far is Barpeta Road from Guwahati?

Barpeta Road is connected to Guwahati by road and rail. Exact road distance and travel time vary depending on the route and destination point.

What is Barpeta Road Raas Mahotsav?

Barpeta Road Raas Mahotsav is an annual celebration centred on Lord Krishna and Raas Leela, combining devotional observance, cultural performances and community celebration.

When does Barpeta Road Raas Mahotsav 2026 start?

Barpeta Road Raas Mahotsav 2026 starts on 24 November 2026.

Where is Barpeta Road Raas Mahotsav held?

The festival is centred around the Barpeta Road Sarbajanin Raas Mandir in Barpeta Road, Assam.

When was Barpeta Road Raas Mandir built?

The official Barpeta Road Sarbajanin Raas Mandir website records the temple as having been built in 1929.

How old is Barpeta Road Raas Mahotsav?

The Raas Mandir's official website records an earlier celebration in its 96th year, while contemporary reporting described the 2025 celebration as the 97th edition.

Barpeta Road · Assam

A festival.
A mandir.
A living tradition.

From the historic Raas Mandir of 1929 to the continuing annual celebration, Barpeta Road Raas Mahotsav remains a meeting point of devotion, culture, performance and community.

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