Published: 28 December 2025General
Amit Shah Inaugurates Redeveloped 'Batadrava Than' in Assam's Nagaon District
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the redeveloped Batadrava Than, the sacred birthplace of Vaishnavite saint Srimanta Sankardeva, in Nagaon district, Assam, on December 29, 2025. The project was developed in three phases over 162 bighas at a cost of more than ₹222 crore and presents key Neo-Vaishnavite traditions associated with the site.
Srimanta Sankardeva (1449-1568) was a 15th-16th century Assamese saint-scholar and social-religious reformer associated with the Ek Sarana Nama Dharma and Assam's Neo-Vaishnavite tradition.
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PM Modi launched inland waterways projects worth how much during his Assam programme in March 2026?
Explanation · Correct answer BThe Assam inland waterways package covered four projects on the Brahmaputra/National Waterway-2, including cruise terminals, a regional centre of excellence and port-connectivity works. Their combined investment was ₹526 crore.
Frequently asked questions
What is Batadrava Than and why was its redevelopment significant?
Batadrava Than in Nagaon district, Assam, is the birthplace of Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva and a major Neo-Vaishnavite sacred site. Amit Shah inaugurated its redeveloped complex on December 29, 2025.
What were the main features of the Batadrava Than redevelopment project?
The project was developed in three phases over 162 bighas at a cost of more than ₹222 crore, with religious and cultural elements linked to Srimanta Sankardeva's Neo-Vaishnavite tradition.
Who was Srimanta Sankardeva?
Srimanta Sankardeva (1449-1568) was a 15th-16th century Assamese saint-scholar and social-religious reformer associated with Ek Sarana Nama Dharma and Assam's Neo-Vaishnavite movement.
Why is Batadrava Than important for Assam's cultural history?
The site is treated as a living symbol of Assamese harmony, Vaishnavite culture, and the heritage linked to Srimanta Sankardeva.
