What is BIHU which is celebrated in the Indian North Eastern State ASSAM ?

 

BIHU is a set of three major agricultural festivals celebrated in the Indian state of Assam. Bihu is the national festival of Assam. It is celebrated by Assamese people with enthusiasm across the state Assam. It is actually a festival related to seasons of nature and harvesting. 

Three types of Bihu are

1. Rongali Bihu or Bohag Bihu

2. Kongali or Kati Bihu

3. Bhogali or Magh Bihu

The festivals are Rongali or Bohag Bihu (celebrated in April), Kongali or Kati Bihu (celebrated in October), and Bhogali or Magh Bihu (celebrated in January). Each of these festivals has its own significance and is celebrated in different ways.

BOHAG BIHU : The Rongali Bihu is the most important of the three and marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year and the arrival of spring. Bohag Bihu is celebrated when all trees start growing new leaves and flowers and welcoming the new Assamese Year with the first month named “Bohag” in the Assamese Calendar. It starts from the last day of the last month of the year, Chaitya and continues to Bohag month. The day before the Bihu is called "URUKA". The last day of Chaitya month is called Goru Bihu or Cow Bihu. 

Rongali Bihu, also known as "Bohag Bihu", is the most important and widely celebrated Bihu festival in the state of Assam, India. It is typically celebrated in the month of April and marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year and the start of the agricultural season. It is a festival of joy and celebration, marked by traditional dances, songs, and feasts. People also decorate their homes and prepare special dishes to mark the occasion. The festival lasts for seven days and includes various rituals, such as cow worship and the lighting of sacred fires.

KONGALI BIHU : Kongali Bihu is celebrated in October and in Assamese month “Kati”, marking the end of the harvest season. The Kongali Bihu is a more somber festival that marks the end of the harvesting season. Kongali Bihu, also known as "Kati Bihu'', is a harvest festival celebrated in the state of Assam, India. It is typically celebrated in the month of October and is the second of the three Bihu festivals that are celebrated in Assam. The festival is characterized by a more somber and subdued atmosphere, as it is a time for farmers to reflect on their harvest and to pray for a bountiful crop in the coming year. During the festival, people light lamps, offer prayers, and perform traditional dances and songs.

BHUGALI BIHU : Magh Bihu or Bhugali Bihu is a harvest festival in Assam that  marks the end of the harvesting season in the month of Magh. A bonfire is lit for the ceremonial conclusion called "Meji" and pray to the God of Fire. Bhugali Bihu is celebrated in January, marking the end of the Hindu month of Poush and the start of the Magh Bihu festival.The Bhugali Bihu is a festival of feasting and is celebrated with traditional food and games. These festivals are celebrated with music, dance, and traditional foods.

Bhugali Bihu, also known as "Magh Bihu", is a harvest festival celebrated in the state of Assam, India. It is typically celebrated in the month of January and is the third of the three Bihu festivals that are celebrated in Assam. The festival is celebrated after the harvest of paddy and other crops and is characterized by a more joyful and celebratory atmosphere. People light bonfires, perform traditional dances and songs, and enjoy delicious traditional foods. The festival is also celebrated by preparing traditional delicacies like Pitha (rice cakes) and Laru (sweetmeats). People also exchange greetings and good wishes with each other, and they decorate their houses with banana and bamboo tree leaves.