Culture of Barpeta district is reflected by the marvellous creations of Srimanta Sankardeva, the renowned Assamese renaissance personality and social reformer. He is credited for establishing the founding stone of the rich culture of the Eastern Indian state of Assam. Thereafter, some famous saints like Damodardeva, Madhabdeva, Harideva and their disciples became followers of the excellent works of Sankardeva.

Satras
These noted saints founded numerous `Satras`, which were cultural hubs or monasteries that were known to influence the political and socio-economic sectors of this state. Initially, these satras were set up with view to propagate the fundamental principles of the Vaishnavite faith. However, as time progressed, these institutions metamorphosed into universities which imparted education and training in several fields like music, dance, education, drama, sculpture, Ivory craft, fine arts and many more. Significant satras include `Kanara`, `Jania`, `Patbaushi`, `Barpeta`, `Ganakkuchi`, `Baradi`, `Sundaridia`, etc.

Patbaushi Satra
Shrimanta Sankardeva had established the Patbaushi Satra and the faith of Vaishnavism was circulated by his capable disciples like Shri Hari Deva, Shri Madhav Deva and Shri Damodar Deva. Shrimanta Sankardeva is believed to have spread his literature, culture, faith, various forms of arts, and work ethics to a great extent. It was at this very place that Srimanta Sankardeva is said to have spent 18 years of his life and composed 20 famous `Borgeets` and finished creating the `Kirtan Ghosa`. Many items utilized by these saints, as well as Sachipat `puthis` are conserved in this satra which is located at a distance of 2 km from the northern part of the town of Barpeta.

Ganakkuchi Satra
Sri Madhab Deva had established the Ganakkuchi Satra. Legend says that the land for this Satra was bought for 1 tola which equals to 10 grams, by Sankardeva. Madhab Deva was appointed the `satradhikar` who had to reside at this place in order to propagate his faith. Madhab continued to stay at this Satra for as many as 18 longs years. This Satra is situated inside Barpeta town. The Sachipat `puthis` and many objects utilized by Madhab Deva have been preserved at the Ganakkuchi Satra.

Jania Satra
Shri Narayan Das Thakur Ata, who was the disciple of Sankardeva had founded this Satra. Innumerable devotional songs were composed at Jania Satra. Jania Satra is present within 8 km from Barpeta town, in Barpeta Jania Road.

Sundaridiya Satra
After Shri Madhab Deva had left Ganakkuchi Satra, he established the Sundaridiya Satra. Sri Mathura Das Burha Ata, who was the first satradhikar of Barpeta Satra. Following his arrival to this Satra, Mathura Das became a disciple of Madhab Deva. Sri Madhab Deva had created Paal Nam and Thiya Nam or Beer Nam. Like the other Satras, this Satra also contains the items used regularly by these gurus and even the Sachpat puthis.

Barpeta Satra
This Satra was established by Sri Madhab Deva, who inhabited this Satra for 8 years. Sri Mathura Das Burha Ata was appointed the first Satradhikar of the Barpeta Satra. This Satra attracted numerous followers who embraced the faith of Vaishnavism, irrespective of caste or creed. This Satra comprises many buildings and its main front gate is termed as the `Batsora`. `Nam Kirtan` or prayers are performed in this Satra, in the `Kirtanghar`. Devotees assemble in `Jagmohan Ghar` and discuss their anxieties collectively. For over 400 years, a `Bhajghar` constantly glows and it is termed as the `Akhay Banti`. In the `Doul Ghar`, the festival of Sri Krishna Doul is celebrated. A `rangial` garden and a zoo are present in the premises of this Satra. Shri Shri Mathura Das Burha Ata Library, Keli kadam tree, kitchen, office and study room also exist in the premises of Barpeta Satra.

Baradi Satra
Shri Madhab Deva had stayed at Baradi Satra for a brief period. This Satra boasts of a rich Sanskarite culture and is located at a distance of nearly 2 km from the eastern part of the town of Barpeta.

Kanara Satra
Sri Sri Nayarana Das Thakur Ata had founded the Kanara Satra. However, today natural disasters have been responsible for the destruction of this Satra. Therefore, the original settlers of this Satra migrated to Ganakkuchi Satra and Gajia in Barpeta town. It is based about 16 km from Barpeta.