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Magh Bihu

Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is a traditional harvest festival celebrated in Assam, India, marking the end of the harvest season in January. It signifies gratitude for a successful crop year and involves community feasts, folk songs, dances, and fire rituals called "Meji," symbolizing community bonding and prosperity. Homes are decorated, and people prepare special dishes like pithas and larus to share with family and neighbors. The festival fosters cultural pride, promotes unity, and honors nature's bounty, making it an important event in Assamese life and tradition.