Rongali Bihu

Rongali Bihu, also known as Bohag Bihu, is a major festival in Assam, India, celebrating the Assamese New Year and the arrival of spring. Traditionally held in April, it marks the end of winter and the beginning of the planting season. The festival features vibrant dances, folk music, feasts, and community gatherings, emphasizing renewal, gratitude for nature’s bounty, and cultural heritage. People wear traditional attire, perform Bihu dance, and engage in rituals to invoke prosperity and happiness for the year ahead. Rongali Bihu is a joyful expression of Assamese identity and their connection to agriculture and nature.