Bohag Bihu 2021: History, Significance and ways to celebrate this festival Bohag Bihu will be celebrated on April 14 this year. This festival marks the traditional Assamese New Year. Know the history, significance and rituals associated with this day. Written By Bohag Bihu 2021: History, Significance and ways to celebrate this festival Bihu is a harvest festival that is celebrated in Northeast India. Bihu is celebrated thrice a year. The three sets of festivals include Magh or Bhogali Bihu which is celebrated in January, Bohag Bihu celebrated in April and Kati Bihu, which is celebrated in October.
Bohag Bihu starts mid-April and goes on for 7 days. The seven days are known as Chot Bihu, Goru Bihu, Manuh Bihu, Kutum Bihu, Senehi Bihu, Chera Bihu and Mela Bihu. This year it will start on April 14 and end on April 20. Read on to know the history, significance of this festival and ways to celebrate it.