Bihu is of three types and it is an important cultural festival unique to the Indian state of Assam [4] – 'Rongali' or 'Bohag Bihu' observed in April, 'Kongali' or 'Kati Bihu' observed in October or November, and 'Bhogali' or 'Magh Bihu' observed in January. [5]

6 days ago · The main Bohag Bihu in Assam is a 7-day-long festival, and each day specific rituals are performed. The names of each day of the 7-day period are as follows: Goru Bihu, Manuh Bihu, Gohain Bihu, Kutum Bihu, Tator Bihu/Nangolor Bihu, Jiyori or …

4 days ago · Bihu is not a one-day event, but a sequence of celebrations spread across days—each with its own spiritual and symbolic resonance. The most prominent of these is Rongali Bihu, celebrated in the ...

Bihu is not just a word. It’s a feeling. Not just happiness, Bihu teaches every Assamese to celebrate sadness too. Primarily, there are three Bihus celebrated by the Assamese community—Rongali or Bohag Bihu (festival of happiness), Kongali or Kati Bihu (festival of scarcity) and Bhogali or Magh Bihu (festival of feasting).

Dec 1, 2024 · Bihu is one of the most important and vibrant festivals celebrated in Assam, a state in northeastern India. It is a festival that marks the changing seasons and is deeply intertwined with the agricultural practices of the region.

Apr 5, 2025 · B for Bohag Bihu. Bohag or Rongali Bihu (rongali means "conglomeration of colours") is the most prominent of all the three Bihu that Assam celebrates.This vibrant spring festival is celebrated in every part of Assam in mid-April, starting on the 14th of the month. Every city, town, district and village is resplendent with the song of the kuli sorai (koyel) and kopou …

Apr 7, 2025 · Bihu is a set of three festivals—Bohag Bihu, Kati Bihu, and Magh Bihu—celebrated in the state of Assam, India. Bohag Bihu heralds the Assamese new year, the first day of the month of Vaishakha in the Hindu solar calendar, which falls about mid-April.

In modern times, Bihu unites all Assamese people, transcending religious, caste, and social boundaries, and is cherished by Assamese communities worldwide. Bihu is celebrated in three forms: Bhogali (Magh) Bihu in January.

Bihu is the most prominent festival celebrated by the people of Assam. It is a set of three celebrations performed throughout the year. The three Bihus are celebrated at different times of year, in the months of Bohaag (Baisakhi), Kaati (Kartik) and Maagh, according to …

Mar 20, 2025 · Bihu, one of the famous festivals in India is a harvest festival celebrated mainly in Assam and a few other Northeastern states. The word “Bihu” is derived from “Bishu”, a Sanskrit word that means “to ask the Gods for prosperity during the season of harvests.”