Charlo Music

When it comes to the National Festivals of Assam, Bihus top the chart. Celebrated in the months of January, April and October – the Bihu festivals are known as Bohaag Bihu (Rangali Bihu), Maagh Bihu (Bhogali Bihu) and Kaati Bihu (Kongaali Bihu). The most important of these is the Spring festival ‘Bohaag Bihu’ or Rangali Bihu that marks the beginning of the agricultural season. This seven day festival is marked by traditional Bihu dance during which the visitors are served with rice-beer.The Bohaag Bihu or the Rongali BihuMarking the New Year at the advent of seeding time, Bohaag Bihu is celebrated around April 15 every year. During the entire seven days, the ladies prepare dishes like pitha, larus (traditional food made of rice and coconut) and Jolpan which gives the real essence of the season. People wear new clothes, make the cows bath and worship them, wash the statues of Gods and indulge in traditional dances. Generally young boys and girls take part in the dances, which at times seem to be erotic and seductive. Incorporating a mating ritual, it is also known as fertility festival where the young women celebrate their fertility with sensuous movements.The … Read more