Welcomed with the traditional Assamese Gamosa—a symbol of respect and camaraderie—by the Tai Ahom community of Barbaruah, the visitors were immediately immersed in the rich tapestry of Assam's heritage.
Burning mejis signifies the thanks giving for a bountiful harvest, has a deep rooted significance in Assamese tradition, with cultural, historical and agricultural roots.
Kaziranga, renowned for its conservation of the greater one-horned rhino and aquatic biodiversity, features 92 perennial and 200 seasonal water bodies that form critical breeding habitats for 42 fish species and attract migratory birds. These factors have earned it recognition as an Important Bird Area (IBA) and a vital waterfowl flyway.
Despite a previous ban influenced by the 2014 Supreme Court ruling on jallikattu in Tamil Nadu, reports indicate that the state government has opted to allow buffalo and bulbul fights during this year's Magh Bihu celebrations.
Guwahati|Tura, Jan 15: Da·al Assam-o Bhogali Bihu ba Magh Bihuko an·sengbee manitokenga. Ian sin·karini biteko rata tetani somoio nokdang aro ripengskarang baksa cha·e ringe...
Following the Uruka feast on Sunday night, people illuminated Meji, a traditional hut-like bonfire crafted from bamboo, dry leaves, wood, and offshoots.
