Rongali Bihu celebrations light up Assam with joy, culture and tradition | In pics
Rongali Bihu celebrations light up Assam with joy, culture and tradition | In pics
Rongali Bihu, Assam’s vibrant spring festival, celebrates the Assamese New Year with rituals honoring cattle, followed by a week of dance, music, and community bonding. It unites people through cultural expressions of gratitude, renewal, and hope for a prosperous future.
Rongali Bihu or Bohag Bihu, Assam's most vibrant spring festival, marks the Assamese New Year with a week-long celebration of dance, music, and cultural unity.
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Rongali Bihu begins with Goru Bihu, where farmers honor their cattle with ritual baths, decorations, and folk songs in gratitude for their role in agriculture.
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Following these initial rituals, the rest of the week is filled with music, dance, and cultural programs. Villages and towns come alive with the sound of dhol, pepa, and gogona as youth and elders alike perform the energetic and graceful Bihu dance. Temporary stages and open fields host Bihu functions, where communities gather to showcase their talent and celebrate Assamese folk culture.
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The second day, Manuh Bihu, is celebrated by people themselves. It marks a fresh start to the year. People wear new traditional clothes, seek blessings from elders, and exchange Bihu delicacies such as pitha, laru, and doi-sira. Gifts are exchanged among family and friends, and the day carries an air of renewal, forgiveness, and optimism.
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Local fairs (melas) are also set up, featuring traditional games, handicrafts, and local cuisine. Dressed in traditional mekhela chador and dhoti-kurta, people take part in singing Bihu songs (Bihu geet) that echo themes of love, nature, and celebration.
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More than just a harvest festival, Rongali Bihu is a celebration of life, unity, and the vibrant heritage of Assam. It transcends religious and social boundaries, uniting everyone under one cultural umbrella. It is a time when the state not only celebrates its past and present but also hopes for a prosperous future.
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As Assam continues to celebrate Bohag Bihu with unmatched energy and cultural pride, the festival remains a glowing symbol of joy, resilience, and the deep bond between nature and its people.
