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The Festival You Like Most (HSLC ’16, ’19) Or, The National Festival of Assam, Introduction: The Bihu is the national festival of Assam. There, are three Bihus in a year as-Rangali Bihu, Kati Bihu and Bhogali, Bihu., Rangali Bihu: The Rangali Bihu starts from the last day of the, month of chaitra and it continues for seven days to the sixth day, of the month of Bahag. The young boys and girls dance in the, open fields in festive mood. It is also called Spring Festival. It, symbolizes the youth of life. Some customs are observed. People, take new clothes. Gamoshas are presented to the kith and kins., Cows are worshiped. In the Rangali Bihu people enjoy much and, it lasts for a week for which it is called the Great Bihu., Kati Bihu: The Kati Bihu begins on the last day of the month of, Ashwin. In this Bihu the fields remain bare. Foods and grains, found scanty. So it is called Kangali Bihu (Bihu of Scarcity)., Only the lamps are lit in the paddy fields as a mark of, worshiping Laxmi Devi., Bhogali Bihu: The Bhogali Bihu starts on the last day of the, month of Puha. It continues for seven days. In this month the, granary of the peasants are full of harvested crops. So many sorts, of delicious dishes of foods as- pithas, cakes, sweets, laddus are, prepared. People eat them up to their greed. Kith and kins are, invited and offered delicious items of foods. In this Bihu people, eat plenty of food. So this Bihu is called Bhogali Bihu (Bihu of, Food). Mezis made of straw and bamboo is burnt for amusement.

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Conclusion: The Bihus are the part and parcels of Assamese, culture. It is the symbol of peace, love, harmony and life. The, Assamese are very proud of the Bihus.