Bordowa Than | |
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Batadrava Than | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Nagaon |
Festivals | Doul jatra, Sankardev Utsav, Janmashtami, Nandotsava, Phalgustsava, Ras Jatra, etc. |
Location | |
Location | Batadrava |
State | Assam |
Country | India |
Architecture | |
Creator | Sankardev |
Date established | 1468 |
Specifications | |
Site area | 16 bigha |
Temple(s) | 4 |
Website | |
https://bordowathan.org/ |
Bordowa 'Batadrava' Than is a holy pilgrimage site in Nagaon, Assam. It is located in the birthplace of the great Assamese saint and social reformer Srimanta Sankardev. Sankardev at the age of 19, established the Bordowa Than in 1468, it is also the first Namghar or Than constructed. The rituals of this Than is conducted according to the norms of Purush sanghati. The pilgrimage site is located at Batadrava, about 16 km from Nagaon city and it covers an area of 16 bigha.[1][2]