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Magh Bihu 2024: Assam's vibrant harvest festival blends tradition, unity, and cultural celebrations on January 16th. Explore rituals and community spirit!
Context: On January 16, 2024, Magh Bihu will be celebrated across the state of Assam.
Magh bihu is a traditional harvest festival, which occurs on the first day of the Magh month according to the Bengali Panjika. Assamese Sankranti celebration lasts a week and is dedicated to Agni, the Lord of Fire, with feasts and bonfires. Unlike the rest of India, where Sankranti is dedicated to Surya, the Sun Lord, Magh Bihu’s ceremonies concentrate around Uruka, held on the last day of the Assamese calendar’s Poush month.
In 2024, Magh Bihu begins on January 14. Jorhat, the cultural capital of Assam will hosts Bihu competitions and community feasts.
Magh Bihu is a seven-day festival, to celebrate a holistic blend of religious, social, and cultural elements while fostering unity and gratitude among the people of Assam. Seven Days of Magh bihu are:
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Magh Bihu becomes a time for cultural expression, traditional music, dance, and a community celebration of agricultural abundance as families and friends gather. It represents the conclusion of one agricultural cycle and the start of the Assamese New Year, instilling in the community a spirit of freshness and hope.
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