This place is so serene and calm. Just soothes your mind and soul. And if you get to sit inside the made dome and listen to the 'naams', it is a bonus. Most importantly hygiene at it peak.

This place is of great religious significance. Very calm and soothing experience once you enter the temple premise. From the main road the temple is located inside the Dhekia Khowa village. While checking in Google map, I want the visitors to be a little alert as one location you'll find in the main Jorhat town which is wrong. The main campus is away from the town.

It is a naamghar located at (3.5 km away from NationalHighway 37) Dhekiakhowa village in Jorhat district of Assam, that was established by saint-reformer Madhabdeb. In 1528 (1450 Saka), Madhavdeva kindled an earthen lamp there, which according to the naamghar's managing committee has been burning continuously since then, being refueled with mustard oil by the priests. It is called a Bornaamghar because of its historical association and large campus. The naamghar is situated in a complex of facilities spread over 13 bighas of land. The naamghar and other facilities are maintained by a managing committee with donations from devotees. Besides the maintenance of the complex, the managing committee sponsors various social and cultural programs. There is an anecdote after the name of Dhekiakhowa Naamghar. Guru Madhavdeva after taking up the duty of reforming people and spreading the Ekasarana Naam Dharma came to stay in this small village. He took shelter for the night at the hut of an old woman, who served him rice with Dhekia Saak (Fiddlehead Fern), a very common wild vegetable. The old woman was very embarrassed to have served the Saint guru like this but he was immensely pleased by the dinner. So he started a naamghar there and given the responsibility of kindling the earthen lamp to the old woman. The naamghar was later known as Dhekiakhowa Naamghar. A lot of visitors and devotees gather in the naamghar everyday, especially during the sacred month of Bhado (August–September), for this month being the Death Anniversaries of both the gurus Srimanta Sankardeva and Madhavdeva. There are many stories associated with this Bornamghar. It is said that the main pillar of the namghar is made of a Sal tree. One night one of the bhakats (monk) of the namghar saw in his dream that the river near the Bornamghar (known as Dhekiakhowa jaan) is flowing in opposite direction and is carrying a Sal tree mean to be for the construction of the Bornamghar. Next day when people saw that dream to be true, they made the main pillars of the Bornamghar from the tree. A religious place with positive vibes which calms the mind and soul. A recommended place for every pilgrims. Location is a bit into the inside of the village and away from main road.

Serenity prevails in every nook and corner of the Namghar(নামঘৰ: Assamese prayer-house). People of every faith can consider making a visit to the place and be in oneness with its peaceful ambience.

The legend states that once Sri Madhavdeva was travelling along the river side which flows beside the place where the Namghor has been established. He visited the small hut of a poor old couple in the village, seeing the Mahapurusha himself visiting their small hut; their joy seemed no bounds as to serve him the best. But, at the same time were worried about the fact that they didn’t have any food to serve him. The rice which they collected that day by begging was hardly enough for the two of them. Hence, the couple finally decide that they will cook and serve the rice to Madhavdeva and will remain hungry themselves. Somehow managing one meal for their guest, they were now planning for the next one and this time the old woman cut her hair off and sold them in the nearby market and with the money, she brought home salt, some amount of food grains, oil, etc and also her husband to pluck some fresh Dhekia (fern) from the bank of the river. Madhavdeva himself cooked the meal and relished having the rice and the dhekia curry and since the village got his name as Dhekiakhowa. He then assembled all the villagers at the old couple’s hut and poured oil on a peel of an Elephant Apple (Outenga) and lit a lamp, he also requested the villagers never to put out the lamp and this lamp can be still seen burning in the Bornamghor. Few years later after the old couple passed away, the villagers constructed the Namghar on the exact spot where the hut stood. They initially named it as the Burha Namghor, in memory of the old couple, but in due course the Burha Namghor got converted to Dhekiakhowa Bornamghor. Hundreds of year old Dhekia flowers could still be seen being well preserved in the Bornamghor. Inside the Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar The Bornamghor has the holy throne called the ‘Monikut’ within the main prayer hall where the sacred scripture is placed on a thapona and is worshipped by millions of devotees every year. There are sacred verses and hyms called ‘Naam’ sung together by the devotees in the prayer hall. It also preserves a collection of sacred texts handwritten by the gurus and various preachers. There are handcrafted idols and a large collection of masks and wooden weapons made by the local artisans for the Bhaona performances. The accessories and the dress of Satriya dance are well kept in display for the public. A large number of idols of various Hindu deities are there within the Namghar and the interiors of the Bornamghor are colorfully and vibrantly painted. Festivals celebrated in Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar The birth anniversary of Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev in the Assamese month of Ahin (September or October) A month long Paal Naam during the Assamese month of Bhadra (Mid August – Mid September) The Bhawona Utsav during the Assamese month of Soat (Mid March – Mid April) The birth Anniversary of Madhavdev during the Assamese month of Jeth (Mid May – Mid June) This place is of great religious significance. Very calm and soothing experience once you enter the temple premise. From the main road the temple is located inside the Dhekiakhowa village. While checking in Google map, I want the visitors to be a little alert as one location you'll find in the main Jorhat town which is wrong. The main campus is away from the town.

A Bor-Namghar (temple in Vaishnavite terminology) established by Sri Sri Madhabdev around five hundred years back. The immense faith by devotees to this Bor-Namghar is beyond belief. Even in the presence of hundreds of devotees the calmness and serenity is remarkable. A place to visit and immerse in spirituality for believers.

Once you visit there you will find peace... Nice for tourists attractions... Night view is awesome... If u can then vist at night only for night view... At Vado Mah once you have to visit... Vado Mah starts from Mid week of August means 16th or 17th and it ends on Mid week of September means 17th or 18th...

The legend states that once Sri Madhavdeva was travelling along the river side which flows beside the place where the Namghor has been established. He visited the small hut of a poor old couple in the village, seeing the Mahapurusha himself visiting their small hut; their joy seemed no bounds as to serve him the best. But, at the same time were worried about the fact that they didn’t have any food to serve him. The rice which they collected that day by begging was hardly enough for the two of them. Hence, the couple finally decide that they will cook and serve the rice to Madhavdeva and will remain hungry themselves. Somehow managing one meal for their guest, they were now planning for the next one and this time the old woman cut her hair off and sold them in the nearby market and with the money, she brought home salt, some amount of food grains, oil, etc and also her husband to pluck some fresh Dhekia (fern) from the bank of the river. Madhavdeva himself cooked the meal and relished having the rice and the dhekia curry and since the village got his name as Dhekiakhowa. He then assembled all the villagers at the old couple’s hut and poured oil on a peel of an Elephant Apple (Outenga) and lit a lamp, he also requested the villagers never to put out the lamp and this lamp can be still seen burning in the Bornamghor. Few years later after the old couple passed away, the villagers constructed the Namghar on the exact spot where the hut stood. They initially named it as the Burha Namghor, in memory of the old couple, but in due course the Burha Namghor got converted to Dhekiakhowa Bornamghor. Hundreds of year old Dhekia flowers could still be seen being well preserved in the Bornamghor. Inside the Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar The Bornamghor has the holy throne called the ‘Monikut’ within the main prayer hall where the sacred scripture is placed on a thapona and is worshipped by millions of devotees every year. There are sacred verses and hyms called ‘Naam’ sung together by the devotees in the prayer hall. It also preserves a collection of sacred texts handwritten by the gurus and various preachers. There are handcrafted idols and a large collection of masks and wooden weapons made by the local artisans for the Bhaona performances. The accessories and the dress of Satriya dance are well kept in display for the public. A large number of idols of various Hindu deities are there within the Namghar and the interiors of the Bornamghor are colorfully and vibrantly painted. Festivals celebrated in Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar The birth anniversary of Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev in the Assamese month of Ahin (September or October) A month long Paal Naam during the Assamese month of Bhadra (Mid August – Mid September) The Bhawona Utsav during the Assamese month of Soat (Mid March – Mid April) The birth Anniversary of Madhavdev during the Assamese month of Jeth (Mid May – Mid June)

Peaceful Baisnab religious place of more than 500 years old. Secular place.established by Mahapurush Madhab Dev.Must to visit.Bhadra month(18Aug-16 Sep) is very busy month.

It's a huge and historic naamghar in the Jorhat district.

A famous 'Naamghar' of Assam. It was established by Madhavdeva in 1528. A 'saki' i.e. earthen lamp is still burning since the establishment of this Naamghar. Anyon1can easily get the spiritual vibe there.

Best for peace ☮️ in mind and pray 🙏 for loveones...

Dhekiakhowa bor Namghar has immense religious significance. One must have to see this place & feel the serenity of this place.

Can be more systemic, especially the dia lighting area, flooding areas and waste management can be improved and more sustainable. Plastic bottles and plates are used for occasions that cause more pollution as it's been openly burned and dumped. And the shoe-keeping area could be improvised.

A great place for worshippers of Shankori/Xonkori followers in Assam. A lamp has its name in the Asia and India book records for longest running time, burning since 1528 AD, now nearing 500 years in the next 5/6years, lit by the great Mahapurush Sri Madhav Dev, a great disciple of none other than Srimanta Sri Shankar Dev.

One of the oldest Namghars of Assam. Situated in Jorhat District, it was established by Sri Sri Madhabdeva about 500 years ago. Very pleasant atmosphere.