Question 4566

Which of the following statements regarding Namghars is not correct?

Answer

Namghars are traditional Shaivite monasteries of Assam.

Why?

The correct answer is Option 1 . Key Points Namghars - Namghars are traditional Vaisnavite monasteries of Assam. Hence statement 1 is incorrect. Vaishnavite saints Damodardev, Madhavdev and Sankaradeva for Assamese people where they can culture and practice Naam (devotional songs) and Bhakti of God (devotion). He established the first Naamghar at Bordowa in Nagaon district. Namgharas literally meaning prayer houses are places for congregational worship associated with the entire Assamese community and the Ekasarana sect of Hinduism, in particular, that is native to Assam. Hence statement 2 is correct. The Namghar is also called the kirtanghar. The Namghar, also called the kirtanghar, is also the central structure in the Sattras (monasteries of the Ekasarana dharma) where the other buildings are positioned around it. Hence statement 3 is correct. Namghars are widespread in Assam, and very often more than one namghar exists in a single village, signifying many congregational communities. Besides forming the primary structure used for worship, they also function as meeting houses for congregations, as well as theatres for dramatic performances (bhaona). Hence statement 4 is correct. This is used for educational, political, cultural and developmental activities and discussions undertaken in a democratic manner.