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

Assam: Government gives nod to bull-fight during Magh Bihu with SOP in place

The buffalo fights were prohibited after the Supreme Court's 2014 ban on Tamil Nadu's jallikattu

Tinsukia celebrates Magh Bihu

People in Tinsukia observed Bhogali or Magh Bihu with much enthusiasm and zeal.

Dhemaji celebrates Magh Bihu

People in Dhemaji district of Assam woke up to the cold winter morning today and lit up the Meji Ghars in observance of the traditional ceremonies associated with Bhogali Bihu.

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 celebrates Magh Bihu, people throng fish markets on Uruka as the feasting begins

Uruka marks the end of the harvesting month and beginning of the Magh month

Assam celebrates Magh Bihu, people throng fish markets on Uruka

Magh Bihu festivities have begun across Assam. People across the state will be celebrating Uruka today.

Assam: Festivals cancelled due to Covid surge

Assam continues to witness a rising trend in terms of Covid-19 cases that has led to the cancellation of some popular festivals in the state. The occasion of Magh Bihu sees several local traditional festivals in different parts of the state. However, this year due to the prevailing Covid scenario, many of these festivals have […]

Magh Bihu: Mejis burnt, prayers offered as Covid fails to dampen spirits

People in Assam today soaked themselves in Magh Bihu festivities today. Mejis made of hay, bamboo etc. were burnt early in the morning with people praying obeisance to ‘Agni’ for the good health, peace, happiness and prosperity for their near and dear ones. The looming wave of Covid could not act as a dampener to […]