Highlights
A night before the Magh Bihu, Uruka is observed.
During this time, men go to the fields, build a makeshift cottage - Bhelaghor - with the hay of the harvest fields and the bonfire (Meji).
Dishes, preferably made of rice, are prepared.
New Delhi: The much-revered harvest festival of Assam - Bihu - is being celebrated on January 15 this year. Bihu festival comprises a set of three festive days namely - Rongali Bihu or Bohag Bihu which falls in April, Kongali or Kati Bihu in October and Bhogali or Magh Bihu which takes place in January respectively.
Therefore, today