Amit Shah inaugurates Rs 227 crore redeveloped Batadrava Than, birthplace of Vaishnavite saint Srimanta Sankardeva, in Assam’s Nagaon.
The Batadrava Cultural Project is being developed at an estimated cost of around Rs 217 crore on 162 bighas of land freed from encroachment as part of a focused initiative by the Assam Government.
The project aims to preserve and showcase the religious and cultural legacy of Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva while providing modern facilities for visitors.
Designed as a comprehensive spiritual and cultural complex, the project includes the world’s tallest Guru Asana, guest houses adorned with artistic elements reflecting Sattriya culture, an art centre inspired by traditional cymbal, a research centre shaped like a khol, a skill development centre designed in the form of a boat and a theatre modelled after a traditional japi, among other features.
The various components have been planned to blend traditional aesthetics with contemporary infrastructure, giving the project a distinctive character.
