Question 1080
Which one of the following statements is incorrect regarding the Bihu festival of Assam?
Answer
The entire Bihu festival takes place on a Sankranti day.
Why?
The correct answer is The entire Bihu festival takes place on a Sankranti day. Key Points Bihu is a set of three important festivals observed in the Indian state of Assam which are- Rongali or Bohag Bihu observed in April Kongali or Kati Bihu observed in October Bhogali or Magh Bihu observed in January The Rongali Bihu is the most important of the three, the Bhogali Bihu is a harvest festival and the Kongali Bihu is an animistic festival. It is celebrated with great joy and abundance by all Assamese people regardless of caste, creed, and religion.
