Bihu (Bohag) — महत्त्वम्
Bihu is the chief festival of Assam, celebrated three times a year. Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu) marks the Assamese New Year and the onset of spring and harvest.
Bihu (Bohag) — महत्त्वम्
Bihu has agrarian roots—Bohag Bihu welcomes the new agricultural year. The festival is associated with fertility, cattle, and community. The Bihu dance and songs celebrate love and the seasons.
Bihu (Bohag) — पूजाविधिः
- At dawn, bathe cattle and offer them respect (Goru Bihu).
- Light the meji (fire) and offer prayers; prepare traditional dishes.
- Wear traditional dress (Mekhela chador, dhoti); perform Bihu dance.
- Exchange Gamusa (scarf) and Pitha (rice cakes); visit relatives.
Bihu (Bohag) — मन्त्राः
ॐ अग्नये नमः
oṃ agnaye namaḥ
Salutations to Agni
Bihu (Bohag) — पारम्परिकं भोजनम्
- ●Pitha
- ●Laru
- ●Jolpan
- ●Tekeli pitha
- ●Bora saul
Bihu (Bohag) — अन्यनामानि
Assam(বিহু)
Goru Bihu, Bihu dance, meji
Arunachal Pradesh (Assamese influence)(बिहू)
Similar celebration
Bihu (Bohag) — कर्तव्यम् / वर्जनीयम्
कर्तव्यम्
- ✓Honour cattle
- ✓Perform Bihu dance
- ✓Wear traditional dress
- ✓Share Pitha
वर्जनीयम्
- ✗Do not disrespect the meji
- ✗Avoid wasting food
- ✗Do not skip community participation
Bihu (Bohag) — FAQ
- Bihu (Bohag) किम् अस्ति?
- Bihu is the chief festival of Assam, celebrated three times a year.
- Bihu (Bohag) पूजाविधिः का?
- At dawn, bathe cattle and offer them respect (Goru Bihu).; Light the meji (fire) and offer prayers; prepare traditional dishes.; Wear traditional dress (Mekhela chador, dhoti); perform Bihu dance.; Exchange Gamusa (scarf) and Pitha (rice cakes); visit relatives.
- Bihu (Bohag) दिवसे किं भोज्यम्?
- Pitha, Laru, Jolpan, Tekeli pitha, Bora saul
- Bihu (Bohag) दिवसे किं कर्तव्यम्?
- Honour cattle; Perform Bihu dance; Wear traditional dress
- Bihu (Bohag) दिवसे किं वर्जनीयम्?
- Do not disrespect the meji; Avoid wasting food; Do not skip community participation
- Bihu (Bohag) दिवसे कस्य देवस्य पूजा?
- Bihu (Bohag) Agni देवाय समर्पितम्।