Magh Bihu 2024: Here's how Assam is gearing up for Bhogali Bihu

Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is a harvest festival that marks the end of the harvesting season in the month of Magh (January–February).

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Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is a harvest festival observed in the northeastern state of Assam during January. This year, Magh Bihu falls on January 15, with the eve, known as Uruka, celebrated on January 14. Here's a glimpse of how Assam is preparing for this significant festival in the state.  (ANI)

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Members of the Assam Police Wives Welfare Association perform during the celebrations ahead of the Bhogali Bihu festival in Guwahati. (ANI)

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Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora during the inauguration of the Bhogali Mela organised by Pride East Entertainment Pvt Ltd and BJP State Kishan Morcha ahead of the Bhogali Bihu festival at Dighali Pukhuri in Guwahati. (ANI)

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School students during Magh Bihu (Bhogali Bihu) celebrations in Guwahati, Assam. (PTI)

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Villagers take part in a community fishing event at a lake as part of Magh Bihu (Bhogali Bihu) celebrations near Tezpur in Sonitpur district. (PTI)

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Locals buy fish from a market on the occasion of 'Uruka' as part of Magh Bihu (Bhogali Bihu) celebrations in Guwahati. (PTI)

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Women prepare 'pitha' (rice cake) ahead of the Bhogali Bihu festival in Guwahati. (PTI)