Bhogali Bihu, or Magh Bihu, is the harvest festival of Assam and is observed in the Assamese month of Magh (January). Magh Bihu 2025 date is January 15. ‘Bhogali’ means ‘feasting’ in Assamese and is a two-day festival and dedicated to Lord Agni, the Hindu fire god. Uruka is the first day of the Bhogali Bihu festival and it is on January 14, 2025.
Uruka
On the first day of the Bhogali Bihu festival, known as Uruka, young men construct ‘mejis’ or ‘bhelaghars’ with bamboo and wood pieces in farmland or open spaces. A community feast is held on the Uruka night, which includes fish delicacies.Magha Bihu or Bhogali
The next day is the Makar Sankranti day, which is the Magh Bihu day, and the ‘meji’ is lit and a lavish feast is held. The ashes of the meiji are scattered on the farmlands to increase fertility.
There are three Bihu in an Assamese calendar year. The most important Bihu is the Rongali Bihu or Bohag Bihu and it is on April 15, 2025.
Magh Bihu is observed on the first day of the Magh month of Assamese calendar.
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