Bohag Bihu (mid-April, also called Rongali Bihu), the most popular Bihu celebrates the onset of the Assamese New Year (around 14–15 April) and the coming of Spring.

Not just happiness, Bihu teaches every Assamese to celebrate sadness too. Primarily, there are three Bihus celebrated by the Assamese community—Rongali or Bohag Bihu (festival of happiness), …

Bihu, three distinct festivals—Bohag Bihu, Kati Bihu, and Magh Bihu—celebrated in the Indian state of Assam, each marking an important phase in the farming cycle.

The term “Bihu” also refers to Bihu Naas (Bihu dance) and Bihu Geet (Bihu folk songs), which are essential to the festival’s joyous expression. In modern times, Bihu unites all Assamese people, …

Dec 1, 2024 · Bihu is one of the most important and vibrant festivals celebrated in Assam, a state in northeastern India. It is a festival that marks the changing seasons and is deeply intertwined with the …

The Bihu festival is the first thing that comes to the mind when we speak of Assamese culture. This colourful festival is celebrated thrice in a year, each having their own significance of agriculture.

Apr 23, 2025 · Bihu is the most cherished and widely celebrated festival in Assam, India. Rooted in the agricultural calendar, Bihu is not just one festival but a trio of cultural celebrations— Rongali Bihu, …

Apr 14, 2024 · The origin of the term ‘Bihu’ came from the Sankrit word that means ‘Vishu’. It is the cheerful festival of Assam that is celebrated by the locals irrespective of caste, creed and beliefs.

Bihu is the most celebrated and culturally significant festival in Assam, marking the rhythms of agricultural life and the changing of the seasons.

Although the word Bihu does not have a translation into English, yet it is not just a word, it is an emotion altogether. Bihu teaches every Assamese to celebrate the joy of harvest. Fundamentally, there are …