Question 1347
Which of the following is the national festival of Assam that marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year and is associated with the agricultural harvest?
Answer
Bohag Bihu Festival
Why?
The correct answer is Bohag Bihu Festival . Key Points Bohag Bihu or Rongali Bihu is a traditional ethnic festival celebrated in the Northeastern Indian state of Assam and other parts of northeastern India . It is celebrated by the indigenous ethnic groups of Assam and marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year . It is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam and it marks the end of the harvesting season in the region. Bihu is observed on the first day of Magh month as per Bengali Panjika . Additional Information Majuli festival is celebrated on the banks of river Brahmaputra in the state of Assam to honour local artisans, food, culture , etc. The Ambubachi Mela is an annual Hindu mela held at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam during the monsoon season . The Dihing Patkai Festival is a once-a-year festival held at Lekhapani in the Tinsukia district of Assam aimed at tourists to enjoy local delicacies and other cultural activities .
