Rongali Bihu

Updated On Apr 13, 2012 11:56 pm IST
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Assamese dancers perform the Bihu, a folk dance, during celebrations to mark Rongali Bihu festival in Guwahati, India. Rongali Bihu marks the onset of the Assamese New Year and the coming of spring. AP Photo/Anupam Nath expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Apr 13, 2012 11:56 pm IST

Assamese dancers perform the Bihu, a folk dance, during celebrations to mark Rongali Bihu festival in Guwahati, India. Rongali Bihu marks the onset of the Assamese New Year and the coming of spring. AP Photo/Anupam Nath

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Assamese dancers perform the Bihu, a folk dance, during celebrations to mark Rongali Bihu festival in Guwahati. Rongali Bihu marks the onset of the Assamese New Year and the coming of spring. AP Photo/Anupam Nath expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Apr 13, 2012 11:56 pm IST

Assamese dancers perform the Bihu, a folk dance, during celebrations to mark Rongali Bihu festival in Guwahati. Rongali Bihu marks the onset of the Assamese New Year and the coming of spring. AP Photo/Anupam Nath

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Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi (C) beats a drum during traditional Assamese Bihu festival celebrations, in Guwahati. PTI Photo expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Apr 13, 2012 11:56 pm IST

Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi (C) beats a drum during traditional Assamese Bihu festival celebrations, in Guwahati. PTI Photo

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Assamese men in traditional dress perform the Bihu, a folk dance, during celebrations to mark Rongali Bihu festival in Gauhati. Rongali Bihu marks the onset of the Assamese New Year and the coming of spring. AP Photo/Anupam Nath expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Apr 13, 2012 11:56 pm IST

Assamese men in traditional dress perform the Bihu, a folk dance, during celebrations to mark Rongali Bihu festival in Gauhati. Rongali Bihu marks the onset of the Assamese New Year and the coming of spring. AP Photo/Anupam Nath

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Tea tribes perform traditional dance on the occasion of the festival of merriment, Rongali Bihu, in Guwahati. PTI Photo expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Apr 13, 2012 11:56 pm IST

Tea tribes perform traditional dance on the occasion of the festival of merriment, Rongali Bihu, in Guwahati. PTI Photo

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Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi (C) take part in traditional dance during Bihu festival celebrations, in Guwahati. PTI Photo expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Apr 13, 2012 11:56 pm IST

Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi (C) take part in traditional dance during Bihu festival celebrations, in Guwahati. PTI Photo

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Artists perform Bodo dance on the occasion of Rongali Bihu, in Guwahati. The Rongali Bihu marks the agricultural New Year at the advent of seeding time and is celebrated as the festival of merriment. PTI Photo expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Apr 13, 2012 11:56 pm IST

Artists perform Bodo dance on the occasion of Rongali Bihu, in Guwahati. The Rongali Bihu marks the agricultural New Year at the advent of seeding time and is celebrated as the festival of merriment. PTI Photo

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Assamese dancers perform the Bihu, a folk dance, during celebrations to mark Rongali Bihu festival in Guwahati. AP Photo/Anupam Nath expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Apr 13, 2012 11:56 pm IST

Assamese dancers perform the Bihu, a folk dance, during celebrations to mark Rongali Bihu festival in Guwahati. AP Photo/Anupam Nath

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