Question 1715
Which of the following festivals is celebrated when the annual harvest takes place in Assam?
Answer
Magh Bihu
Why?
The correct answer is Magh Bihu . Key Points Magh Bihu: Bihu is a traditional festival of the state of Assam. Magh Bihu is celebrated on the 14 and 15 of January (1st and 2nd Magh, the tenth month of the Assamese calendar). The first day is called Uruka. That day people build a temporary shed called Bhela Ghar and have a community feast. Bora is a common variety of rice used in Assam. These are ‘sticky’ rice. People also eat cheva rice and pitha with tea. People also roast sweet potatoes. To prepare Cheva rice, fire is lit and water is kept to boil in a big tao (a big vessel). On this vessel, the Kadhahi containing the soaked rice is kept and covered with banana leaves. After some time, the cheva rice is cooked and ready to eat. People eat and dance together and enjoy the festivities. Additional Information Festival State Lohri Punjab Pongal Tamil Nadu Makaravilakku Kerala
