Bohag Bihu

Bohag Bihu, also known as Rongali Bihu, is a significant Assamese festival celebrating the new year and the arrival of spring. It is observed over seven days in mid-April, aligning with the first day of the month of Vaishakha in the Hindu solar calendar. The festival is characterized by vibrant music, dance, and feasting, marking a joyous transition into a new agricultural cycle. Traditional Bihu dances, performed by men and women in colorful attire, are central to the celebrations, accompanied by instruments like the dhol and pepa. The festival includes various rituals over its seven days, such as honoring cattle on Goru Bihu and celebrating family and community on other days. Bohag Bihu is one of three Bihu festivals in Assam, each tied to different stages of the farming calendar.12