Briefly discuss the contribution of Bihu in Assamese siciety .
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Bihu is the Biggest Festival of Assam, one of the most beautiful states of India, known for its tea gardens, lush green forests and the mighty Brahmaputra river.It is the celebration to welcome seasons and it is vital for a farmer’s life in Assam. Although this festival retained its originality it incorporated specific characteristics of the city life. The origin of the word ‘Bihu" is said to be from the Sanskrit word ‘Vishu’.
The Assamese celebrate three types of Bihu in a year - Rongaali Bihu or ‘Bohaag Bihu’, Kati Bihu or Kongaali Bihu and the last but not the least Magh Bihu or Bhogaali Bihu’. Rongali Bihu or Bohag Bihu:It is feted at the offset of the sowing season during spring. It also marks the beginning of Assamese new year and around 15th April as per English calender.
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Bihu is the national festival of Assam . Bihu is celebrated by all people of Assam with traditional gaiety . It is the most important festival of the people of Assam . The living style of Assamese and their culture is reflected by Bihu . The cultivation pattern of people of Assam is also expressed by this festival . The origin of Bihu is on the basis of cultivation . The three Bihu celebrated in a year are :
1) Bohag or Rongali Bihu
2) Kati or Kongali Bihu
3) Magh or Bhogali Bihu
The three Bihus are related with agriculture . The Bohag is the welcome of spring season and it also gave an energy to Assamese people to ready for the sawing of Dhan .
The Kati Bihu is the time when people pray to God for their good harvest .
The Magh or Bhogali Bihu is the Bihu of Bhoga . It is the time when people has enough food. So merriment and feasting is done by people.
Again , the festival units people of Assam . All people irrespective of their religion, caste , creed celebrate Bihu with joy . All tribes like Rabha , Bodo , Karbi etc celebrate Bihu .
Bihu is the Festival of United and Secular Assam