Overview

• Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam, coinciding with Makar Sankranti on January 15, 2025.
• The festival begins with Uruka, a communal feast held on January 14, where families and communities gather around bonfires to enjoy traditional dishes like pithas, fish, and meat.
• Key rituals include the ceremonial burning of the Meji bonfire, symbolizing the destruction of evil and the welcoming of warmth and prosperity.
• Traditional Assamese delicacies such as Narikol Ladoos (coconut sweets), Masor Tenga (tangy fish curry), and Papaya Mutton Curry are central to the celebrations.
• The Bihu dance, performed by groups of young men and women, celebrates fertility, unity, and the cultural heritage of Assam.