Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu) celebrated on April 14, 2026

Key facts

• Bohag Bihu, also known as Rongali Bihu, is a major festival celebrated in the state of Assam to mark the beginning of the New Year.
• The festival signifies the start of the harvesting season and the first day of the Hindu solar calendar.
• The celebration officially marks the beginning of the spring season and lasts for a duration of seven days.
• The traditional Bihu dance is a central feature of the festival, performed by both men and women in traditional attire such as dhotis, gamosas, and sarees.
• Jalpaan, a light breakfast consisting of rice, curd, and jaggery, is a primary ritualistic meal during the celebration.
• The festival comprises several distinct stages including Raati Bihu, Chot Bihu, Goru Bihu, Manuh Bihu, Kutum Bihu, Mela Bihu, and Chera Bihu.
• Goru Bihu is a stage dedicated to the agricultural heritage of Assam and the importance of cattle.
• Manuh Bihu commemorates the start of the Vaishakh month in the Hindu calendar, during which younger people seek blessings from elders.
• Kutum Bihu, observed on the second day, involves visiting relatives and loved ones for lunch and dinner.
• Chera Bihu, also referred to as Bohagi Bidai, marks the final day of the Rongali Bihu celebrations.