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.
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.
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