It is one of Assam's most well-renowned and principle monastic Satra, established by Banamali Dev Goswami in 1654 under the patronization of Ahom King Jayadhwaj Singha.

Banamali Devgoswami, a prominent disciple of Vamshigopal, established the Satra under the patronization of Ahom King Jayadhwaj Singha, who endowed extensive land grants and provisions for the smooth functioning of this Satra.

[3] Dakhinpat Satra played a very important role in political and administrative affairs during the Ahom reign.

The head of the Satra is called Sattradhikar, next to him is the Deka-Adhikar or the successor to the Satradhikar.

[5] Dakhinpat Satra is well known for its annual Rass festival and Brahmaputra Puja, held after every twelve years.