IN THE WORLD'S LARGEST RIVER ISLAND
M ajuli, considered to be the biggest river island in the world is located on the river Brahmaputra in Assam. It was the occasion of Rongali Bihu. Early in the morning, my father told me, What about a trip to Majuli. He had promised me a trip to Majuli after my 10th exams. I agreed readily. I consider myself lucky as my house is located in the Lakhimpur district of Assam. This makes it possible to travel to the river island so easy. I woke up early in the morning and got dressed. I was super excited about this trip. People around us were busy with Bihu celebrations. The sound of dhol, Pepa, and toka (musical instruments)was to be heard in everyone's courtyard. Bihu songs are very special. It is these songs that add to the beauty of the festive fervor. Bidding goodbye to my mother I got into my papa's bike. I had read so much about the river island ever since a child. Majuli has a large number of Satras. They refer to the Vaishnavite monasteries. We started our trip early i...