Describe briefly the historical importance of Assam's state festival The Bihu...
Answers
Bihu is the main festival of Assam.There are three type of Bihu celebrated in Assam. They are 1)Bohag Bihu. 2)Kati Bihu. 3)Magh Bihu.
*Bohag Bihu - It is also known as Rongali Bihu.It is observed in April.It is on the first day of the Hindu Solar calendar. This Bihu Mark's the traditional Assamese new year so it is known to be one of the most important among all the three Bihu's.
*Kati Bihu-Kati bihu is also known as Kongali Bihu.it is also related to agricultur.It is celebrated in the Kati month of Assamese calendar.This is the period of time when the paddy grows in the field and the cultivators work hard and eagerly wait for good harvest.
* Magh Bihu-It is the harvest festival celebrated by the Assamese people in the month of Magh in the mid- January.It is also called Bhogali bihu .It is celebrated with community feasts after the anual harvest .