Assam Celebrates Rongali Bihu with Joy, Welcomes the Assamese New Year

GUWAHATI: Assam welcomed the Assamese New Year on April 15 with colorful Rongali Bihu celebrations, with people all over the state marking the occasion in traditional zeal, wishing for a year full of prosperity, harmony, and bliss.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya sent best wishes to Assam's people on the special occasion. Addressing social media, Governor Acharya wished as follows, "I extend my heartiest greetings on the occasion of Rongali Bihu and Assamese New Year. May this Rongali Bihu make stronger our old tradition of peace and bring happiness and prosperity to all.

Chief Minister Sarma also commemorated the occasion with a post on X, wishing Assam's cultural vigor and development. " Today, from Kamakhya to Kachakanti, people across Assam are welcoming the new year and celebrating Assam's success in the year gone by. On this special day, our Govt renews its commitment to make Assam as one of Bharat's Top 5 States and ensure the welfare of every citizen," he stated.

Rongali Bihu or Bohag Bihu started with 'Garu Bihu' on Monday, a day dedicated to cattle and their service in agriculture. 'Manuh Bihu', the first day of the Bohag month, the next day, witnessed people greeting each other and offering good wishes, representing human bonding and beginnings.

The celebrations, which usually span the entire month of Bohag, are deeply rooted in nature and community life. The first week, especially is devoted to honouring various elements of the natural world and human relationships.

Integral to the festivities are traditional Bihu songs and dances. ‘Husori’ troupes, made up of local youth, are a key feature—visiting homes, performing traditional dances, and offering blessings to the families they visit.

In Sivasagar, the ancient capital of the Ahom dynasty, the Bihu fervor was at its peak as artistes congregated in the courtyard of the world-famous 'Rangghar' amphitheatre to usher in the New Year. Such open-air festivities, cultural performances, and musical concerts were organized in towns and villages throughout the state.

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