Magh Bihu

Why in news?

• Prime Minister greeted the people on the occasion of Magh Bihu.

About Magh Bihu:

• It is a harvest festival of Assam
• Magh Bihu marks the end of the harvesting season in the month of Magh (between January and February).
• It believes in sharing the gifts of nature as a community and strengthening a sense of identity and belonging.
• The festival of Bihu has three forms:
  • Bohag Bihu, Kati Bihu, and Magh Bihu.
  • Each of these falls in the agriculture calendar.
• There is plenty of food involved in the celebrations along with song and dance.
• People also play traditional Assamese games like tekeli bhonga (pot-breaking) and buffalo fighting.

Add ons:

• On this day the Sun God is worshipped in various parts of India in the form of different festivals such as Pongal (Tamil Nadu), Maghi (Punjab), and Uttarayan (Gujarat).

PRACTICE QUESTION:

Consider the following pairs:

1. Sajibu Cheiraoba  : Manipur

2. Gudi Padwa           : Maharashtra

3. Magh Bihu            : Assam

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1,2 and 3

Answer