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Rongali Bihu festival has started in Assam from 14th April. This festival is celebrated for a total of 7 days. Rongali Bihu is celebrated as the beginning of the new year in Assam. In Assam many people also call Rongali Bihu as Bohag Bihu. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Assam regarding this festival.

Rongali Bihu is a seven-day festival, which will be celebrated this year starting from April 14 to April 20. The seven days of this festival are celebrated in different ways. The special thing is that every day has a different name and tradition. Now the question arises that how Rongali Bihu festival is celebrated for seven days.

Why is Rongali festival celebrated for seven days?

Rongali Bihu is very important for the people of Assam. In this festival, farmers celebrate the growth of their crops. Many people worship their pets and local deities are also worshipped. All seven days of this festival are celebrated with different traditions and each day has its own name.

How is the festival celebrated for seven days?

There is a wave of happiness in Assam during Rongali Bihu, where all the people come together to celebrate this festival with different traditions every day.

Goru Bihu – The first day of Rongali Bihu is called Goru Bihu, celebrated on 14 April. On this day, farmers worship the animals working in the fields like cows and oxen. Apart from this, people feed their pets by mixing bottle gourd and brinjal.

Manuah Bihu – The second day is called Manuah Bihu, which is celebrated on 15 April. On this day people wear new clothes and take blessings of the elders of the house. According to religious belief, wearing white hand-woven clothes on this day is considered auspicious.

Gosai Bihu – The third day is called Gosai Bihu, which will be celebrated on 16th April. On this day people go to temples and perform worship and bhajan-kirtan.

Kutum Bihu – The fourth day is called Kutum Bihu, which will be celebrated on 17th April. On this day families and relatives come together and enjoy traditional dishes.

Senehi Bihu – The fifth day is called Senehi Bihu, which will be celebrated on 18th April. On this day people participate in traditional dance and cultural programs of Assam.

Mela Bihu – The sixth day is called Mela Bihu. On this day people participate in fairs and cultural events.

Chera Bihu – The last day is called Chera Bihu, which will be celebrated on 20th April. On this day people eat traditional dishes like Pithaguri.