Bihu is perhaps the most vibrant and important festival celebrated by the people of Assam state of India and the Assamese people make sure that they do it with splendor. The festival is not a religious one, instead, it goes beyond any such barriers and brings people closer and helps in the construction of a much humane society. The word …
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Bihu is the most important festival for the people of Assam, celebrated in unity irrespective of the caste, creed, religion, faith or belief. It is celebrated not once but three times in a year, the first one being Rongali Bihu or Bohag Bihu, also the most popular one. Rongali Bihu generally falls in the middle of the month of April …
Read More »Bihu Dance: Assamese Festival Regional Dances
Bihu dance is traditionally performed during the Bihu festivals in Assam. It is a beautiful form of folk dance. Bihu is the most awaited festival of the people of Assam state of India and is the most frivolous of all the festivals which are celebrated in the state. This festival is beyond the shackles of caste, creed or religion and …
Read More »Bihu Crafts: Lamp, Sparkler, Bouquet, Candle
Bihu looks incomplete without adorning your house with proper decorations and craft items. Here are a few ideas on Bihu crafts to adorn your house with. Bihu, a festival of colors and revelry, celebrates the spirit of life and is celebrated according to the life cycle of the paddy crop. As rice is a staple crop of Assam, it symbolizes …
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