Bihu

September 9, 2014 September 9, 2014

Bihu is the name of the biggest festival of the Assam. The people in Assam celebrate three Bihus as follows:

Bohag Bihu: In mid-April, this is the largest festival and also the state festival of Assam. Related to spring season. It is also known as Rongali Bihu. This festival celebrates the onset of the Assamese New Year and the coming of Spring. It continues for seven days which is called Haat Bihu ( Saat (seven) for Hindi). These are called Chot Bihu, Goru Bihu, Manuh Bihu, Kutum Bihu, Senehi Bihu, Mela Bihu and Chera Bihu
Magh Bihu: In mid-January. Related to winter season.
Kati Bihu: in mid-October, related to autumn season. This is also known as Kangali (poor) Bihu. It coincides with the arrival of Kartik month of Hindu Calender and coincides with the autumnal equinox. The people pray and welcome Goddess Lakshmi and lighten the mustard oil lamps in the fields where paddy is growing, in front of the sacred tulasi (basil) plant, store (bharal ghar) etc. for one entire month.