The week-long celebration of Rongali Bihu, the biggest festival of of Assam, has began across the state on Tuesday, starting with traditional Goru Bihu (Cattle Bihu)
Updated On: 2026-04-15 01:16 PM IST
Compiled by : Nascimento Pinto
People bathe their cows in a river on the occasion of Rongali Bihu, in Morigaon district on Tuesday, April 14
Artists perform traditional Bihu dance ahead of Rongali Bihu celebrations, marking the Assamese New Year and the onset of the harvest season, in Morigaon district of Assam. Rongali Bihu, also known as Bohag Bihu, also marks the start of spring
Local artists perform the traditional agricultural folk dance Jakoi Nritya, using bamboo fishing tools, during Rongali Bihu celebrations organised by the All Assam Students Union (AASU), in Guwahati on April 14
Other artists perform the traditional Bihu dance during Rongali Bihu celebrations organised by the All Assam Students Union (AASU), in Guwahati on Tuesday, April 14
Artists perform the Sonowal Kachari dance during Rongali Bihu celebrations organised by the All Assam Students Union (AASU), as the celebrations for the week-long festival commenced on April 14