Culture & Tradition of India

Bihu is a festival which is celebrated with high spirits in Assam (State in North East India) and Assamese people celebrate it with pomp and show. It has a special place in the Assamese society as it is above any divides like class, religion, gender etc. which the society follows. There are a number of things associated with Bihu that …

Bihu is the most auspicious festival that is celebrated in the state of Assam in India with pomp and show. It is celebrated not once, but thrice a year, albeit each time it signifies something unique to the people of Assam. It starts with Rongali Bihu (April) that marks the beginning of the New Year according to Hindu calendar and …

Bihu History: Bihu is the most important festival of Assam state of India. Though its inclination is more on the agricultural side than the religious, it nonetheless is celebrated with much joy and abundance by all the tribes and other people, regardless of what their faith or beliefs may be. Historically, it is believed that the festival of Bihu originated …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

As food is central to every festivity, an exotic, heartfelt and delightful menu on the table is a must to double up your happiness on New Year. While some people prefer to celebrate the occasion with close family members, there are others who celebrate with champagne toasts and a whole gang of friends, yet others who prefer to have a …

Happy New Year is wished in different parts of the world in different languages depending upon the local language of the region. In the age of globalization, where global interactions have increased at a great speed over the years, it is better to brush up your language skills and learn to wish friends a Happy New Year in their native …

New Year time is not only meant for partying, celebrations and making resolutions, but also to make it a jovial moment. It’s the time to giggle and chuckle with friends and family members, so that the happy memories remain forever. After the ups and downs of the past year, it’s the time to laugh and party harder to welcome the …