Question 1616
Which festival is celebrated when the annual harvest takes place in Assam?
Answer
Magh Bihu
Why?
The correct answer is Magh Bihu . Key Points The most important festival of Assam is Bihu. Bihu is a series of three agricultural festivals celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor throughout the state. These three Bihus are: Rongali Bihu (Bohag Bihu): It is the most popular and widely celebrated Bihu, which marks the arrival of the Assamese New Year in mid-April. It celebrates the onset of the spring season and the agricultural cycle. People indulge in traditional music, dance (Bihu dance), feasting, and various cultural activities. Kongali Bihu (Kati Bihu): Celebrated in mid-October, Kongali Bihu is dedicated to the worship of the household deities. This Bihu is more somber in nature and focuses on prayers and rituals for a bountiful harvest. People light oil lamps, offer prayers, and participate in community activities. Bhogali Bihu (Magh Bihu): Celebrated in mid-January, Bhogali Bihu is associated with the harvest and feasting. It is also known as the festival of food, where people enjoy various traditional delicacies, especially made from rice and sesame seeds. Bonfires are lit, and community feasts are organized during this Bihu. Additional Information Makaravilakku is a festival celebrated in Kerala, which marks the end of the Sabarimala pilgrimage season. It falls in January. Lohri is a festival celebrated in Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi, which marks the winter solstice. It falls in January. Ponga l is a harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu, which falls in mid-January and is dedicated to the Sun God.
