Rongali Bihu 2025 Kicks Off in Assam, Marking New Year and Spring's Arrival

The week-long festival begins April 14, celebrating Assamese heritage with traditional dances, songs, and agricultural renewal.

Rongali Bihu, also known as Bohag Bihu, begins on April 14, 2025, and will last for approximately seven days.
The festival marks the Assamese New Year and the onset of spring, coinciding with Bohag Sankranti, the first day of the Assamese month of Bohag.
Rooted in ancient seasonal and fertility traditions, Rongali Bihu symbolizes agricultural renewal and personal rejuvenation, with farmers preparing fields and communities cleaning homes.
Celebrations feature energetic Bihu dances, folk songs, and the preparation of traditional delicacies like pitha and laru, fostering community unity and cultural pride.
The festival transcends religious and ethnic boundaries, uniting diverse communities across Assam in a shared celebration of nature and heritage.