Magh Bihu (মাঘ বিহু) also knows as Bhogali Bihu (ভোগালী বিহু). (of eating Bhog i.e. enjoyment). it is celebrated with community feasts after the annual harvest. Bihu is considered as Assam's pride festival that identifies spirit and integrity.
In 2021, Magh Bihu is being celebrated on 15 January. According to Drikpanchang, the festival of Magh Bihu is dedicated to Agni, the Lord of Fire. In contrast, the rest of India celebrate Sankranti, which is dedicated to Surya, the Sun God.
The celebration of Magh Bihu is synonymous with feasts and bonfires. The day before Magh Bihu is known as Uruka, the last day of the month of Poush as per the Assamese calendar.
Bihu is a set of three important Assamese festivals which include Rongali or Bohag Bihu in April, Kongali or Kati Bihu in October, and Bhogali or Magh Bihu, observed in January.
Bihu word has been acquired from the Sanskrit term Bishu which roughly means 'to ask blessings and prosperity from the Gods' during the harvest season.
Bhog word means eating, referring to the festival where one eats with the community.
Magh Bihu sees various types of rice cakes, including sesame or til pitha, narikol(coconut) pitha, tekeli, gila and sunga pitha along with other sweet dishes made of coconut called Laru being made and distributed among people.
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