North - Eastern state of Assam celebrates all three Bihu festivals but the zeal and joy seen in Bohag Bihu is unlike any other. This is a seven-day festival which is celebrated with great pomp by all the farmers and their families.

People spend the entire night around a bonfire or Meji and dhol is played which is a typical kind of drum. On this day, curd and jaggery are given with rice to eat. The celebration of Magh Bihu includes eating a lot of delicious food and getting indulged in entertainment. The other four days are known as Chot Bihu, Snehi Bihu, Mela Bihu and Chera Bihu.The most popular Bihu, this seven-day festival is a festival filled with merriment and fun. Magh Bihu celebrations (Photo Credits: Wikimedia Commons) January brings with it the celebration of winter harvests, colourful festivities and warm celebrations. This is the time when the granaries of the farmers are almost empty and the paddy is yet in growing stage. It is also the first day of the Hindu Solar Calendar in many parts of the country.Various sports like cock-fight, buffalo-fight and nightingale-fight are organized by people for enjoyment. There are also a number of rituals that are performed for the good yields and prayers are made to God for continuous blessings and happiness.The most colorful and happily celebrated Bihu is the Bohag Bihu which is loved by all the people of Assam.

And if not in Assam, while being at home, cherish the efforts of farmers and show some gratitude.The festival of Bihu is celebrated three times a year. Mangosh, masor tango, jaakh, khar and aalu patik are a few dishes served during this festival.The first day of this Bihu is called Goru Bihu or Cow Bihu. People dance for the whole day and sing folk songs, thanking God and Nature for their gifts and praying for a good harvest, prosperity and peace.Hope you enjoyed reading the article about Bihu. The scenic beauty at this time of the year is mesmerising.

Since the customs are unparallel to any other, Bihu maintains a distinct identity among all the festivals of India.The basic word of Bihu is bishu in which 'b' means 'ask' and 'shu' means peace and prosperity on Earth. Mangosh is mutton curry eaten commonly with Luchi (fried rice). Earthen lamps are lit near the Tulsi plant, granary and paddy fields in the hope of a good yield of crops.Many of us must be aware about Bihu 2020 but here we will provide you the reason why Bihu get celebrated every year.Last Updated:1/24/2019 10:05:34 AMAll the dishes prepared are made using traditional methods that are different from everyday cooking.

Bihu 2020 Date: This year, Magh Bihu will be celebrated on 16 th January, Thursday. 0:25. while this lighting of the bonfire occurs in the evening, people enjoy the luncheons on Bihu with their families, accompanied by treats like Fish curries, Chicken, Pork, Duck, Rice, Rice Beer, Mutton. Find Magh Bihu Festival dates in 2020, locations, legends and interesting facts about Magh Bihu Festival to plan your trip. Bihu 2020 is one of the major festivals celebrated in the Assam region of India. Magh Bihu celebrations start on the last day of the previous month, ‘Pooh'. Women of the house make special arrangements for the day. Bihu celebrated on Vishuva Sankranti, is known as Rongali Bihu whereas Bihu, celebrated in the month of Karthik, is known as Kongali Bihu. On this day, people clean their homes.