Rongali Bihu celebrations begin with 'Goru Bihu' in Assam

The beats of 'Dhul', 'Tal', 'Pepa', and 'Gogona' have set the tone for Assam's most celebrated festival, Rongali Bihu or Bohag Bihu.
 

The first day of the Bihu is known as goru bihu or cow bihu, and it happens on the final day of the previous year, which is normally on 14 April. 
 

On April 15, New Year's Day, this is followed by manuh (human) bihu. This is the day to clean up, put on new clothes, and celebrate and prepare for the new year with renewed vigour. 

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The third day is Gosai (Gods) bihu, when statues of Gods, which are worshipped in all families, are cleansed and worshipped in order to have a prosperous new year.
 

Bohag or Rongali Bihu ushers in the New Year. Rangoli is taken from the Chinese term 'Rong,' which symbolises gladness and festivals. Women make Bihu delicacies such as Chira, Pitha, and laru on the eve of Bihu.
 

The event includes singing and feasting, as well as traditional Bihu dancing performed by both men and women.
 

On Goru Bihu, individuals begin the day by bathing in raw turmeric and urad dal paste. They then dress up in new attire, seek blessings from their elders, and exchange presents. This is followed by a simple breakfast of sticky rice with curd and jaggery.
 

In addition, various Bihu committees in Guwahati and other areas of the state have held week-long Rongali Bihu programmes.