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Bhogali Bihu or Magh Bihu
The day of the conjunction of the months of Puh and Magh is celebrated as Magh Bihu. The day before Bihu is called Uruka. Before this Bihu, the paddy is harvested and the barns are filled. There is no shortage of food in the homes of all the people of Assam during this time. Even if you are in a very poor household, you have the means to enjoy a meal. Therefore, this Bihu is also known as Bhogali....
The day of the conjunction of the months of Puh and Magh is celebrated as Magh Bihu. The day before Bihu is called Uruka. Before this Bihu, the paddy is harvested and the barns are filled. There is no shortage of food in the homes of all the people of Assam during this time. Even if you are in a very poor household, you have the means to enjoy a meal. Therefore, this Bihu is also known as Bhogali Bihu. During this Bihu, housewives make many types of pitha-pana in every household. Among other food items, Chunga Pitha is a feature of this Bihu. Meji Ghar or Vela Ghar or Dhera Ghar is another feature of Magh Bihu. There are many different types of vela ghars made of this wood and eaten with family and friends on the night of Uruka.
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Activities
The villagers also gather in public places, especially at the namghar There are many different types of bullfights, chicken fights, egg fights, etc. that are held in certain parts of Assam during Magh Bihu.
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Jorhat, Assam
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How to reach
The nearest airport is Jorhat,
which is 6.6 KMs away.
The nearest convenient railway station is Jorhat Railway Station,
which is 1.9 KMs away.
The nearest major city is Jorhat,
which is 0KMs away.
