The word Bihu has been derived from the Deori (a Boro-Garo language) word Bisu which means "excessive joy". [17] Original form of Bihu continues among the Chutias, Sonowal Kacharis, Thengal Kacharis and Deoris.These groups, known as Sadiyal Kacharis were associated with the historical Kingdom of Sadiya. [18] The other branches of Bodo-Kacharis which include Boros, Dimasas, Rabhas, Tiwas, etc ...

Mar 18, 2025 · Bwisagu is an important festival celebrated by the Bodos (an indigenous ethnic group) in the northeastern part of India, particularly in Assam. It marks the beginning of the Bodo New Year and is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Bodoland and other areas where Bodo communities live. When is Bwisagu celebrated?

Apr 16, 2021 · Alongbar Basumatary, an arts graduate and a travel photographer in the making, has a dream. The 23-year-old Bodo, from Dangtalgaon village in Assam’s Chirang district, wants to acquaint the world with the rich culture, traditions and the culinary delights of his tribe.

Sep 29, 2024 · Bwisagu or Boisagu is the greatest of all social and seasonal festivals of Bodo tribe. ‘ Bwisagu’ means start of the new year in Bodo language. It corresponds to the Assamese Bohag Bihu. It is celebrated in the month of Bohag (Mid April) for seven days beginning from the day of Sankranti.

Jan 14, 2021 · Whether call it as Magh Bihu or Bhogali Bihu, Magi in Bodo, Maghyo Bihu in Deori, Maghe Sankranti among the Nepalis or by any other names, the festival of worshipping fire and celebrating with community feast is the expression of ecstasy and successful harvest of the peasant society of the region.

Celebrate Bihu (The Harvest Festival of Assam) on 15th Jan 2025. Its meaning, story, significance, how & why to celebrate, Bihu dance, bihu festival food, etc.

Mar 2, 2022 · Bihu is a collection of three significant Assamese holidays celebrated in the Indian state of Assam: Roongali or Bohag Bihu in April, Kongali or Kati Bihu in October, and Bhogali or Magh Bihu in January. The most prominent of the three is the Rongali Bihu, commemorating the spring celebration.

Magh Bihu (also called Bhogali Bihu (of eating Bhog i.e. enjoyment) or Maghar Domahi is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam, North-East India, which marks the end of harvesting season in the month of Magh (January–February). [1]

Feb 20, 2025 · After the historic achievement of entering the Guinness Book of World Records with the Bihu dance by 11,010 Bihu dancers or ‘nasonis’ and drummers or ‘dhuliyas’ last year, the Assam Government is now also eyeing to achieve another milestone with Bodo traditional folk dance-Bagurumba before the end of 2025.

Apr 29, 2021 · Bihu comes from the Bodo language and is linked to Bwisagu which means the first day or start of the year of Bohaag Dhan (a type of rice).The last day of the sixth month from when the paddy was first planted is considered as the end of the year.