Question 1736
‘Rongali Bihu’, one of the major festivals of Assam, is celebrated in the month of :
Answer
April
Why?
The correct answer is April. Key Points Rongali Bihu is another name for Bohag Bihu. It is an ethnic tradition that is celebrated throughout northeastern India, including the state of Assam. The Assamese indigenous ethnic tribes commemorate it. It marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year. The majority of the festival's components are of indigenous heritage, including Tibetan and Tai aspects. It usually occurs during the second week of April, which historically denotes the harvest season. It always falls on the 14th of April. Locally, Rongali Bihu in Assam begins with the onset of "Bohag." Bohag Bihu or Rongali Bihu, Kati Bihu or Kongali Bihu, and Magh Bihu or Bhogali Bihu are the three main varieties of bihu. Each festival historically commemorates a distinct paddy crop agriculture cycle. There are seven apex periods throughout Rongali Bihu: "Sot," "Raati," "Goru," "Manuh," "Kutum," "Mela," and "Sera."
