Magh Bihu

This Assam village is not celebrating Magh Bihu. Here’s why?

On January 13, 1998, on Uruka evening, 17 people were brutally shot dead by unidentified miscreants at Kekerikuchi village in…

9 months ago

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

9 months ago

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

11 months ago

Tinsukia celebrates Magh Bihu

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

2 years ago

Dhemaji celebrates Magh Bihu

People in Dhemaji district of Assam woke up to the cold winter morning today and lit up the Meji Ghars…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

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.

2 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago