Assam celebrates Magh Bihu, people throng fish markets on Uruka

Uruka marks the end of the Pooh (Pausa) month according to the Hindu calendar and the harvest season ends

Magh Bihu celebrations begin in Assam; greetings pour in

Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is being celebrated by holding feasts to mark the end of the harvesting season

Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal, Himanta Biswa Sarma extends Bhogali Bihu greetings

Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal and health, finance, education minister Himanta Biswa Sarma conveyed their greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Bhogali Bihu. Sonowal in a video statement urged people to celebrate Bihu with peace and amity. He also thanked the farmers for their hard work in strengthening the State […]

Assam soaks in Bhogali Bihu festivity, Uruka tonight

Festive fervour has gripped Assam as the people across the state have geared up to celebrate Uruka tonight with gusto and enthusiasm. Uruka is the night of feast and merriment which is celebrated a day before Bhogali Bihu, the harvest festival of Assam. Most of the markets, particularly fish markets in the state have witnessed […]

Magh Bihu celebrated with festive fervour

People across Assam celebrated Bhogali or Magh Bihu with much fervour and gaiety marking the end of harvesting season. The day began with burning of ‘Bhela Ghars’ or ‘Meji’s — a traditional straw and bamboo structure and prayed for peace and well-being of their loved ones besides feasting and merry making. Community feasting on authentic […]

Bhogali Bihu festivities grips Assam, Uruka today

Bhogali Bihu festivities grips Assam with people getting ready for community feast on ‘Uruka’ tonight. People of Assam from all walks of life celebrate this festival of harvesting with much joy and fervour. Today is 'Uruka', people across #Assam throng local fish markets, youths come together for community fishing as part of Uruka preparations. Makeshift […]