ABSOLUTE RONGALI BIHU CELEBRATION in April, 2019

ABSOLUTE RONGALI BIHU CELEBRATION

In Assam Bihu is the most enjoyable festival among others for the Assamese people. Among the three series of Bihu like Rongali, Kongali, and Bhugali bihu, Rongali bihu is considered as the most exciting as well as heart pleasing one.        

                 

Bihu dance

Preparation for the Rongali bihu is initiated by making different kinds of pithas and laru , such as til pitha, ghila pitha, hutuli pitha etc. Basically, this Bihu is celebrated in seven different types of Bihu. Among the seven kinds of bihu, the first one is called as 'Goru bihu'. 
   

Til pitha

Ghila pitha and laru

GORU BIHU

Goru Bihu is celebrated on the last date of the last Assamese month that is 'Chot'. Collection of the all necessary materials which will be required for the Goru Bihu is done a day before. The market take place for requirement of all necessary materials for the next day is known as ' Uruka bojar'. On the Goru bihu all the farmers used to bath their cows in the water sources like rivers and ponds. 
In the evening when the cows return back to their homes, they are fed with a special pitha and many other events take place.
The actual meaning of arranging such kind of arrangements is to get ready them for cultivation.

         

Goru bihu

After Goru bihu, cows are ready for cultivation.

Basically Goru means cows.

MANUH BIHU

     
Just next to the Goru bihu, 'Manuh 
Bihu' is celebrated in full swing. This is the first day of Assamese year and the Assamese year is counted in 'Bhaskarabda'. On this day all the people take their bath with grinded pulses and turmeric, according to the assamese tradition. After taking a fresh bath people went to the 'Namghar' for praying and bowed down in front of that almighty.
There are still five kinds of Bihu remaining as the Rongali bihu lasts for about a week. They are as follows,
On the occasion of Gosain Bihu, the Gods are worshipped and traditional songs are sung in their praise seeking protection and blessing for a good harvest.

GOSAIN BIHU

                 

Gosain Bihu in front of the God.

KUTUM BIHU

People usually visit the houses of their relatives and bond together over a meal and exchange new stories.

SENEHI BIHU

It is the day that is reserved exclusively for lovers. The day symbolises love and reproduction. On this day youths meet their beloved and give them gifts usually known as “Bihuwan”.

    

Senehi Bihu.

MELA BIHU

Mela Bihu is the last day of the celebrations. On this day, during ancient times the king used to participate in a fair along with his subjects. This practice is observed even till this date and fairs are organised in the different part of the states, where people come and participate in large numbers.

Mela bihu

Bohag Bihu reflects the rich culture of the Assamese society. Bihu dancers adorn the beautiful Muga attire while dancing to the tunes & rhythm of indigenous Assamese musical instruments like peepa, gogona, dhul, toka, taal, etc.

I also enjoyed the Bihu dance alongwith with Bihu celebration. During these Bihu days, I ate lots of pithas which are very delicious in taste. In the seventh day of the Rongali bihu our villagers united and organised a Bihu function which was full of romance.

In this way I celebrate the Rongali bihu and enjoyed the happiness of Bihu with many more unforgettable experiences. 

Hope you people learn something about the great Assamese culture.