Guwahati, Jan 13: Assam has slipped into full festive mode as Magh Bihu (Bhogali Bihu)—the harvest festival marking the end of the agricultural season—draws...
Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu or Maghar Domahi, stands as a jubilant harvest festival celebrated in Assam, nestled in North-East India; a vibrant occasion that signifies the culmination of the harvesting season, unfolding its festive fervour in the month of Magh, typically falling in mid-January.
Following the Uruka feast on Sunday night, people illuminated Meji, a traditional hut-like bonfire crafted from bamboo, dry leaves, wood, and offshoots.
