How many times in a year is the Bihu festival celebrated in Assam?

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  1. 5
  2. 4
  3. 3
  4. 2

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Option 3 : 3
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The correct answer is 3.Key Points

  • Bihu is the official state festival of Assam, which is celebrated thrice a year.
  • Bihu in Assam marks the three distinct phases of the farming calendar.
  • Bihu is a secular festival that is celebrated by people from all parts of Assam irrespective of caste creed or religious background.
Important Points
  • The first Bihu is known as the Rongali Bihu or Bohag Bihu, which is celebrated in April.
  • The second Bihu is known as Kati Bihu or Kongali Bihu, which is celebrated during October and
  • Finally, there is Magh Bihu, which is observed during January.
  • New Year as per the Assamese calendar coincides with the beginning of the harvest season, which is also known as Bohag Bihu.

Additional Information

Dances of Indian States:

States of Origin Folk Dances

Himachal Pradesh

Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu

Jammu & Kashmir

Rauf, Hikat, Mandjas, Kud, Dandi Nach

Kerala

Ottam, Thullal, Kaikottikali

Karnataka

Yakshgana, Huttari, Suggi, Kunitha, Karga

Jharkhand

Alkap, Karma Munda, Agni, Jhumar, Janani Jhumar, Mardana Jhumar, Paika, Phagua

Maharastra

Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala, Karga

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