An immersive art and healing experience

UNMASK

Learn the ancient art of mask-making in Majuli, the world’s largest river island.

Explore your inner self through psychodrama and art therapy with Magdalene Jeyarathnam - India’s first trained psychodramatist.

Create your own expressive mask under the mentorship of Padma Shri Hemchandra Goswami.

Immerse yourself in the roots and culture of Assamese and Mising communities that keep Majuli’s spirit alive.

Conclude your journey with a mask showcase and storytelling circle, sharing your creation and personal narrative with fellow travelers and island artisans.

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Day 1

DAY 1

- Ferry from Jorhat to Majuli

- Orientation + intention-setting meditation

- Cultural walk with Padma Shri Hem Chandra Goswami in the Samaguri Satra

- Village walk, Salmore village and other Satras

- Visit Namghar and learn about Vaishnavite culture

- Evening reflection

DAY 2

- Reflective session

- Mask-making workshop (session 1)

- Sunset river guided journaling session (PD 1) including a one-on-one session with Magdalene.

- Village cooking experience and Bhaona performance

Day 2
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DAY 3

- Natural pigments × colour psychology

- Mask making workshop (session 2)

- Theatre techniques workshop (PD 2)

- Bonfire storytelling

DAY 4

- Mask making session 3

- Visit Mising village and eat local traditional thali there

- Masked theatre circles (PD 3)

- Closing dinner

Day 4
Day 5

DAY 5

- Morning meditation

- Final group/ individual showcase

- Group reflections and closing rituals

- Farewell

Padma Shri Hemchandra Goswami
MENTOR

PADMA SHRI HEMCHANDRA GOSWAMI

Mask Making

  • Padma Shri awardee (2023), recognised for preserving and advancing Majuli's traditional mask-making craft (mukha shilpa).
  • Based in Majuli and closely associated with the Samaguri Satra tradition for four decades, where masks are integral to Bhaona theatre and storytelling.
  • Trained under his father and guru, Rudra Kanta Deva Goswami, carrying forward a multi-generational lineage of the craft.
  • Known for creating highly expressive, performance-ready masks which has also won Damodara Deva National Award.
MENTOR

MAGDALENE JEYARATHNAM

Psychodrama

  • Dr Magdalene Jeyarathnam is a senior psychodramatist and educator with 30+ years of clinical, training, and institutional experience.
  • She founded East West Center for Counselling & Training (2007) and the Indian Institute of Psychodrama (2009), and served 7 years as a Board Director at the International Association of Group Psychotherapy and Group Processes.
  • Her work is known for integrating psychodrama with cultural ritual, story, and community-based frameworks rooted in the Indian context.
  • She pioneered Expressive Arts Therapy training in India, launching a Postgraduate Diploma with Women's Christian College in 2011 (still running annually).
  • Co-founded the Expressive Arts Therapy Association of India with Bakthi Veda Daul.
Dr Magdalene Jeyarathnam

why join us?

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Skill Development

Learn the art of Majuli mask-making with guided, hands-on sessions using simple natural materials, from structure to painting.

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Healing

Explore emotional release through creative expression and gentle psychodrama-inspired practices in a safe, grounded way.

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Travel

Travel to the world's largest river island. Experience beyond the tourist lens, slow island life, satras, culture, and nature, while living like a local.

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Community

Connect with a small circle of like-minded people through shared creation, conversations, and moments that stay with you.

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Small Group

We keep the group intimate (around 10–15 people) so you get personal attention, space, and a calmer experience.

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Performance

Take home a finished mask, the personal story behind it, and practical tools like grounding techniques, expressive exercises, and simple psychodrama-inspired methods you can use anytime you feel stuck.

What's
Included?

1 / Accommodation (Majuli)

Stay in our curated Majuli lodging for the full duration of the expedition.

2 / Meals

All meals included throughout the journey.

3 / Local Transport & Ferries

All local travel in Majuli, including ferry transfers.

4 / Materials & Making

All art supplies and mask-making materials required for the workshops.

5 / Workshops & Sessions

All guided sessions included: mask-making, psychodrama, theatre practice, journaling, rituals, cultural immersion, and riverbank sessions.

6 / Facilitator Fees

Fees for all facilitators and workshop leaders.

7 / Photo Documentation

A documented photo set capturing key moments from the expedition.

What's not
Included?

1 / Travel to Jorhat

Flight/train bookings to reach Jorhat. If you'd like, we can share suggested routes and help you plan the easiest way to get here.

2 / Jorhat Accommodation

Any stay in Jorhat before/after the expedition. We can recommend trusted stays and help you book, if needed.

3 / Personal Expenses

Personal shopping, tips, and any individual expenses.

4 / Extra Purchases

Any additional purchases from local artisans outside the included experience.

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