Bharali Naamghar is a temple situated in Bharali village. Bharali is about 2 Km away from Hatbor, a place of historical importance under Kaliabor subdivision in Nagaon district in the Indian state of Assam. People of this place are mostly agriculture oriented and are guided by rich sattria culture.
History
For about 150/200 years Bharali Naamghar was situated in the then' Bamgaon',currently known as 'Daulpukhuri'. Bapuram Deo of Balisatra took the initiative in establishing the Naamghar. Sadly, the Naamghar was burnt down by the Burmese Army. Having no other option the villagers left the place and reestablished the same in Bharali Gaon. Accordingly,the Naamghar popularly known as Bharali Naamghar. One of the interesting facts about Bharali Naamghar is the 'Laikhuta' made by Tulsi tree. There are faiths and beliefs about the Laikhuta and preserved well near 'Simhasana' or 'Guruasana'. It is believed that Bharali Naamghar is the holy place to visit for fulfilling wishes. The local senior people used to say that the Naamghar is the rest house of 'Burha Dangoria'.
Infrastructure
The infrastructure of Bharali Naamghar has totally changed with time. With the help of local people and devotees from different places bamboo poles, thatched roof, mud floor are replaced with cement pillar, tin and ceiling, modern floor style respectively. Keeping in view the increasing number of devotees, now the facilities of the washroom, rest house, guest house, banquet hall, auditorium, etc. are provided by the naamghar managing committee. The finance is properly and strictly managed by the committee.
Cultural Fastival
Maghi Purnima or Makar Sankranti is an auspicious day. On this day thousands of devotees visit Bharali Naamghar to fulfill their wishes. A lot of devotees come to the Naamghar especially in the sacred month of Bhado and Maagh. Spirituality lies in the sound of Doba and Borkaah that removes negative power and welcomes the positive. To perform 'Naam-Prasanga' and 'Bhaona' in Srimanta Sankardeva Tithi and Shree Shree Madavdeva Tithi is a tradition in Bharali Naamghar. It is said that if a child is unable to walk in time people offer bamboo stick to the Naamghar,if someone lost his cow people offer Diya,as a remedy of late marriage devotees visit with Diya and Sarai. Individuals can feel the existence of divine power in the Naamghar.
