Bihu festival: Bihu is the essence of

Bihu Festival Bihu is the essence of Assam and is celebrated across the state with a tremendous zeal and enthusiasm. There are three Bihu festivals namely ‘Bohag Bihu ’ celebrated in the month of ‘Bohag’ (Baisakh, the middle of April), ‘Magh Bihu ’ celebrated in the month of ‘Magh’ (the middle of January), and ‘Kati Bihu ’ celebrated in the month of ‘Kati’ (Kartik, the middle of October). Each of the Bihu festival has its own significance and is celebrated with its own ... Bihu Festival is a harvest festival and is celebrated to mark the beginning of Assamese New Year. Read all about Bihu Festival , History, Feature and cultural Significance of the Bihu Dance and Festival of Assam. Bihu is a harvest festival celebrated mainly in Assam and a few other Northeastern states three times a year. The festival celebrated in January that coincides with Makar Sankranti is called the Bhogali Bihu . The other two Assamese Bihu are Kongali Bihu , celebrated in Karthik month, and Rongali Bihu , celebrated during Vishuva Sankranti. The word ‘ Bihu ’ is derived from ‘Bishu’ in Sanskrit, which means “to ask the Gods for prosperity during the season of harvests.” The Bohag Bihu ... Learn about the three Bihu festivals of Assam, their significance, rituals and celebrations. Discover other festivals of Assam, such as Ambubachi Mela, Me-Dam-Me-Phi and Karbi Youth Festival .