In the heart of Assam's Jorhat district lies a namghar, a place of congregational worship for the Ekasarana religion, known as Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar. This namghar has a rich history dating back to 1461 when it was established by the revered saint and reformer Madhavdeva. But what makes it truly unique is the earthen lamp that was kindled by Madhavdeva himself, which has been burning continuously for 484 years!

Legend has it that Madhavdeva, after a long period of preaching, stopped over at a small village in Jorhat where he took shelter at an old lady's humble hut. The food offered by the old lady was simple yet heartfelt, and Madhavdeva decided to build a namghar in the village in her honor. He named it Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar after the experience he had at the old lady's place, and he gave her the responsibility of lighting the earthen lamp at the namghar.

And so, the lamp has been burning continuously since then, with the priests of the namghar religiously refueling it as and when required to keep the flame alive. The lamp has become a symbol of the dedication and devotion of the people of Assam toward their faith.

The DhekiakhowaBornamghar is spread over a vast area of 13 bighas, with other edifices besides the namghar, all maintained through donations given by devotees. The namghar committee also sponsors various cultural and social programs throughout the year.

Located just 15 km east of Jorhat town, DhekiakhowaBornamghar is easily accessible via state and local buses from National Highway 37. Visitors can also avail of rental cars from Jorhat Airport to reach the namghar.

The sacred lamp at this Vaishnavite monastery in Jorhat district which has been burning continuously for the past many years was also formally recognized by the Asia Book of Records. The certificate of recognition was handed over to Jorhat Lok Sabha MP and former Union Minister Bijoy Krishna Handique, who stated that the recognition would help in furthering the teachings of the two Vaishnavite saints SrimantaSankardev and Mahapurush Sri SriMadhabdeva, as well as spreading awareness of the sacred lamp across the world.

DhekiakhowaBornamghar is not just a namghar but a testament to the unwavering faith and devotion of the people of Assam towards their religion and their saints. The sacred lamp burning continuously for centuries is a symbol of the unbroken connection between the past, present, and future generations of Assam.