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Rongali Bihu 2025
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Rongali Bihu, also known as Bohag Bihu, is being celebrated from April 14 to April 20, 2025 in Assam. It marks the Assamese New Year and the beginning of the agricultural season, making it one of the most culturally significant festivals in the state.
About Rongali Bihu (Bohag Bihu)
- “Rongali” comes from “Rong” meaning joy or happiness, reflecting the vibrant and festive spirit of the celebration.
- Rongali Bihu (Bohag Bihu) marks the onset of spring and the start of the sowing season for farmers.
- It is a festival of gratitude and hope, where farmers seek blessings for a good harvest.
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- It is part of the triannual Bihu cycle:
- Rongali Bihu (Bohag Bihu) – April (spring/new year)
- Kati Bihu – October (sowing season)
- Magh Bihu – January (end of harvest)
- It is celebrated with community feasts, folk songs (Bihu geet), and the famous Bihu dance, especially by the youth.
- Traditional attire and musical instruments like the dhol, pepa, and gagana are central to the festivities.
- Households are cleaned and decorated to welcome the New Year with prosperity and good luck.
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