Overview

• Rongali Bihu festivities in Assam continue with traditional rituals like 'Manuh Bihu,' along with cultural performances such as Bihu dances and husori troupes blessing households.
• Bengali communities celebrate Poila Baisakh with prayers, business rituals, and cultural events, marking the first day of the Bengali calendar year.
• Malayalis observe Vishu, the Malayalam New Year, with spiritual ceremonies and the traditional Vishukkani display symbolizing prosperity and renewal.
• Metropolitan areas like Mumbai host events for diaspora communities, preserving traditions with performances and community gatherings for Poila Baisakh and Bohag Bihu.
• Assam’s leaders, including Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, extend greetings, emphasizing harmony and prosperity for the New Year.