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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.
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Rongali Ke Ranj market organised in Guwahati ahead of Rongali Bihu ANI | Updated: Apr 13, 2021 10:51 IST
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 13 (ANI): Taking precautionary measures amid the COVID-19 pandemic, people flocked to the Rongali Ke Ranj market, which has been set up for Bihu shoppers in Guwahati, ahead of Rongali Bihu celebrations.
Aurobindo Barua, a local who had visited the market for Bihu shopping, speaking to ANI on Monday said, We will celebrate Bihu while abiding by the government s COVID guidelines. The festival comes only once a year so we are trying to enjoy it as much as possible. Last year no celebrations took place but this year we want to celebrate but with all the precautions. I would urge others also to celebrate the festival and stay safe by taking precautionary measures.
Amid Covid-19 surge, Assam gears up for Bihu festival
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Guwahati, April 13 : Amid the Covid-19 surge, the people of Assam are geared up to celebrate Bohag Bihu or Rongali Bihu , the beginning of the Assamese New Year, even as the government imposed various Covid-related restrictions.
The number of Covid-19 cases have shot up by 732 per cent since the declaration of the three-phase Assembly elections held on March 27, April 1 and April 6.
According to the Assam health department, the Covid active cases were only 287 on February 26, when the Election Commission had declared the poll schedule for the 126-member Assam Legislative Assembly. The number of active cases climbed to 2,387 till Monday night, registering a 732 per cent hike.