Majuli, Sept. 17 -- Majuli's celebrated group of artists, Samaguri Satra, is abuzz with activity as artists immerse themselves in crafting traditional masks for the upcoming Raas festival. Known widely for its unique mask-making heritage, the group has received multiple orders from across Assam, particularly for the large masks that form an integral part of Raas performances.

This year, the Raas Committee of Kaliabor in Nagaon district has commissioned masks of mythological characters such as Aghasura, Bakasura, and Mura. Once completed, the masks will be transported from the Satra to Kaliabor, where they are expected to become a major attraction on the festival stage.

Anupam Goswami, an artist at the Sangeet Kala Kendra, told ANI: "For...