Bhogali Bihu 2024: Bihu festival is celebrated three times a year. Bihu is a major festival of the north-eastern state, especially in Assam, it has special significance. In Assam, the auspicious time of harvest and marriage begins with this day.
Bhogali Bihu (Magh Bihu) is celebrated in the middle of the month of January. Magh Bihu festival is dedicated to Agni Dev. This harvest related festival is celebrated as Makar Sankranti in other states of India. Let us know the date and significance of Magh Bihu 2024 this year.
Magh Bihu 2024 Date
On January 16, 2024, the first day of the year i.e. Magh Bihu (Bhogali Bihu) will be celebrated, this festival is celebrated throughout the week. The festival also includes traditional Assamese games such as Tekeli Bhonga (pot-breaking) and buffalo fighting. Earlier this festival was celebrated for the entire month of Magh, hence it was known as Magh Bihu.
Why is Bhogali Bihu celebrated (Bhogali Bihu Significance)
Bihu is a major harvest festival in Assam. It is celebrated to celebrate the ripening of the crop. The word Bihu is from the language of the Dimasa people. Before Bihu, it was called Bishu. ‘Bi’ means asking and ‘Shu’ means peace and prosperity on earth. Bihu meaning asking and giving. It is called Bhogali Bihu because many traditional types of Bhog (dishes) are prepared in it.
How is Magh Bihu celebrated?
On the day of Magh Bihu, people prepare a house (hut) made of bamboo and grass, which is called Meji or Bhelghar. At night, people gather around the bonfire and prepare various dishes called ‘Uruka’. During this period, there is a tradition of preparing and eating various traditional dishes throughout the week. Pitha, Machh Pitika, Bengena Khar and many other dishes are made using sesame, coconut, rice, milk.
Bihu festival is celebrated 3 times a year
After Bhogali Bihu or Magh Bihu, the festival of Bihu comes in mid-April, which is known as Rongali Bihu. Apart from this, this festival falls for the third time in October, which is also popular by the name of Kati Bihu (Kongali Bihu).
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