Assam Kicks Off Rongali Bihu Festival with Goru Bihu Celebrations
Assam begins week-long Rongali Bihu celebrations with traditional Goru Bihu
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The Rongali Bihu festival, Assam's largest celebration, commenced on April 14, 2023, with Goru Bihu, a day dedicated to honoring cattle. Traditional rituals include bathing cows and bulls with turmeric paste and singing folk songs, reflecting the cultural significance of livestock in farming.
- 01Rongali Bihu is Assam's biggest festival, celebrated with various traditional events.
- 02Goru Bihu, the first day of the festival, focuses on honoring cattle.
- 03Cattle are bathed and fed with special foods as part of the rituals.
- 04Traditional songs are sung to celebrate the importance of cattle in agriculture.
- 05The celebrations are observed throughout Assam, including in Guwahati.
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The week-long Rongali Bihu festival, the most significant celebration in Assam, began on April 14, 2023. The festival commenced with Goru Bihu, a day dedicated to honoring cattle, which play a vital role in farming and daily life. On this day, cows and bulls are bathed using a paste made from fresh turmeric and black lentils, and are fed gourds and brinjals. New ropes are also provided for the cattle. This ritual is accompanied by traditional songs that express gratitude and respect for the animals. Celebrations are taking place across the state, including in Guwahati, where communities participate in these time-honored practices.
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The celebrations foster community spirit and reinforce the cultural significance of agriculture and livestock in Assamese society.
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