Attractions Of Dibrugarh:Koli Aai Thaan
Koli Aai Thaan
Short Overview:
The Koli Aai Thaan is considered one of the oldest ‘thans’ of the Ahom rule and is a very popular site among the people of the city of Dibrugarh. This place is dedicated to Koli Aai who was the daughter of the head priest of Dibaru Satra of Assam. Since the Satra didn’t have any male heir, so, the Satra started to function under Koli Aai, who started preaching the followers, and one fine day she vanished from the site. It was believed that she had divine powers. There are neither any temples, nor any idols for worship.
Long Overview:
It is one of the oldest 'thanns' which belonged to the Ahom regime. Since time immemorial, this 'thaan' had a profound influence upon the people of Dibrugarh. It is considered to be very holy place and is held in great esteem by the people of Dibrugarh. Every year lots of people visit the 'than' to pray obeisance to Aai and seek her blessings. Koli aai has a profound influence in the religious history of Assam. She was the daughter of the head priest of Dibaru Satra. As the satra did not have a male heir it gradually disappeared, but then Koli Aai kept the spirit of the Satra alive along with her 'Mising'(a tribe) disciples. It is believed that Koli Aai was bestowed with divine power and ultimately she disappeared from the site. Though 'Aai Thaan' has no temples on idols or celebration of any annual religious festivals, yet the people has a strong religious hold in the hearts of the people.Though a religious place, Aai Thaan is a place frequented by revelers looking to have a great time having a picnic on the banks of the Brahmaputra. Aithaan provides the dual benefit of being close to the divine and also enjoy the nature amidst a picturesque setting. The close proximity of Aithaan to Dibrugarh makes it all the more preferred location for a picnic.
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