Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu)
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The Assamese New Year and spring festival in mid-April. It begins with Goru Bihu, when cattle are bathed and honoured, and continues with Manuh Bihu, Bihu dance and songs, and gifts of the gamosa.
New YearNorth-Eastern India
| Where | Assam |
|---|---|
| When | Mid-April, start of the month of Bohag |
| Calendar | Assamese solar calendar |
| Next date | 15 April 2027 (Bahag Bihu) |
| Food | Pitha (rice cakes), laru |
What people do
- Goru Bihu: cattle are bathed and fed.
- Manuh Bihu: elders are honoured with gamosas; Husori singers go from house to house.
Significance
Welcomes spring and the sowing season.