Definition
Bohag Bihu (Rangali Bihu) is observed on Starts April 14 (Assamese New Year) — 7 days. The observance lasts 7 days. Principal deities or sacred focus: Surya; Nature deities. Bohag Bihu (also called Rangali Bihu — the colourful Bihu) is Assam's most joyous festival marking the spring harvest and the Assamese New Year. The seven days each have a name: Goru Bihu (cattle), Manuh Bihu (humans), Gosai Bihu (ancestors and deities), Kutum Bihu (visiting relatives), Senehi Bihu (friendship), Mela Bihu (fair), and Chera Bihu (concluding). Bihu dances — with vigorous footwork and graceful hand movements — and Bihu songs (husori) performed by young people are the cultural heart of the festival. Observances include: Goru Bihu (first day — April 14): bathe cattle in rivers, rub them with ginger and turmeric; Manuh Bihu (April 15): family members bathe with sesame oil and mekhela-chador (traditional dress); Offer prayers at the family altar and distribute sweets. Celebrated across Assam; Arunachal Pradesh; Assamese diaspora.
हिन्दी अर्थ
हिंदू पर्व; तिथि: Starts April 14 (Assamese New Year) — 7 days; देवता: Surya, Nature deities।
Sources Cited
- · Dharmasindhu (Kasinatha Upadhyaya)
- · Nirnaya Sindhu
- · Skanda Purana