Question 1635
Which festival is known as Magh Bihu in Assam?
Answer
Makar Sankranti
Why?
The correct answer is Makar Sankranti Key Points The festival known as "Magh Bihu" in Assam is Makar Sankranti. Magh Bihu is the Assamese name for the harvest festival celebrated on Makar Sankranti, It marks the end of the harvesting season and is also called "Bhogali Bihu" Magh Bihu is celebrated in the month of Magh, which is January–February. Additional Information Raksha Bandhan Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full-moon day of the Hindu month of Sravana (July/August). Raksha Bandhan festival celebrates the love of a brother for his sister . Rakhi strengthens the bond of love between brothers and sisters and revives the emotional bonding . Holi Holi is typically celebrated at the end of winter, on the day after the full moon in the Hindu month of Phalguna, which usually falls in late February or early March. The night before Holi is known as Holika Dahan or Choti Holi, during which bonfires are lit to signify the burning of the evil Holika. The next day, which is the main day of Holi celebrations, is often called Dhulandi or Rangwali Holi, where people play with colours and water. Dussehra The tenth day after Sharad Navratri is celebrated as Dussehra or Vijayadashami. Navratri ("nine nights") also called Durga Puja, in Hinduism, is a major festival held in honor of the divine feminine. Navratri occurs over 9 days during the month of Ashvin, or Ashvina (in the Gregorian calendar, usually September-October). It often ends with the Dussehra (also called Vijayadashami) celebration on the 10th day.
