Question
Download Solution PDFHow many times in a year is the Bihu festival celebrated in Assam?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe 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.
- 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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