Monikut - The Guru's Seat

Dec6,2023

Literally the 'jewel hut', Monikut is an independent room located towards the eastern end of an Ekasarana Hindu prayer house (Namghar)

Jewel Hut

The Monikut is also called a Bhajghar in western Assam, with its own roof

Bhajghar

The monikut is a later addition attached to the basic namghar structure. The place does not house any idols as idolatry was denounced by Shankardev.

Namghar structure

The "Manikut or Monikut" serves as a visual representation of the divine and is regarded as a sanctified space where devotees seek spiritual enlightenment, guidance, and solace.

Divine

The "Manikut or Monikut" holds immense significance in the Namghar, symbolizing the presence of divinity and acting as a focal point for spiritual communion.

Spiritual communion

Within the Namghar, the Manikut or Monikut refers to the "central pedestal or platform" where the sacred scriptures, including the Bhagavad Gita and the Kirtan Ghosha (a collection of devotional songs), are placed

Sacred scriptures

The Manikut or Monikut is adorned with flowers, incense, and other auspicious items, reflecting the devotion and reverence of the followers.

Adorning the divine