From Goru to Gamosa: Assam celebrates festive hues of Bihu

The people of Assam are celebrating Rongali Bihu, also known as Bohag Bihu or Goru Bihu, marking the Assamese New Year and the arrival of spring.(Pic credit: PTI)

Rongali Bihu marks the onset of the agricultural season and is celebrated with great enthusiasm. It is a multi-day festival that typically spans seven days, each day known as 'Xaat Bihu.' (Pic credit: PTI)

The first day of Bihu is dedicated to livestock, where cows and bulls are washed and smeared with a paste made of fresh turmeric, black lentils, and other ingredients as a mark of respect. (Pic credit: PTI)

The week-long celebration begins with Goru Bihu and includes music, dance, traditional food, and visits to relatives, reflecting the rich culture and spirit of unity in Assam. (Pic credit: PTI)

People sing folk tunes to the animals, including, "Lao kha, bengena kha, bosore bosore barhi ja, maar xoru, baper xoru, toi hobi bor bor goru," meaning “Eat gourd, eat brinjal, grow every year, though your parents are small, you will grow into a big, strong cow.” (Pic credit: ANI)

Modi writes on X, "May the new year bring new beginnings, happiness and prosperity in all you do. Praying for everyone's good health and fulfilment of all aspirations.” (Pic credit: ANI)

"Today, from Kamakhya to Kachakanti, people across Assam are welcoming the new year and celebrating Assam's success in the year gone by.” (Pic credit: ANI)

Shops are decorated with festive goods such as food items, Gamosas, Bihu outfits, dhools, pepa, and Assamese Japis. They prepare a variety of ethnic and traditional foods, such as Til Pitha, Ghila Pitha, ladoo, and other dishes made from their harvest. (Pic credit: ANI)

Every family member takes a bath and applies turmeric, offers respect to elders, and enjoys ethnic dishes like pitha and curd, while visiting relatives to celebrate together. (Pic credit: PTI)