Bahag Bihu
April 15 - WEDNESDAY
Observance: Restricted Holiday Holiday (India)
"Assam's vibrant spring festival welcoming the harvest season with Bihu dances and traditional games."
Assamese New Year and spring harvest festival celebrated with traditional dances and community feasts.
Traditions:
- Performing energetic Bihu dance with traditional dhol drum beats
- Preparing traditional Assamese dishes like pitha and laru
- Worshipping cattle and organizing community feasts in village squares
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Fun Fact:
Bihu is celebrated three times a year, but Bahag Bihu (Rongali Bihu) is the most significant and festive.