BIHU FESTIVAL OF ASSAM Bohag Bihu or Rongali Bihu (Assamese: ব’হাগ বিহু বা ৰঙালী বিহু) also called Xaat Bihu (Assamese: সাত বিহু) (seven Bihus) is a festival celebrated in the state of Assam and northeastern India, and marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year. It usually falls on 2 April week, historically signifying the time of harvest. This year it falls on 15th of April 2019 ... It unites the population of Assam regardless of their religions or backgrounds and promotes the celebration of diversity. In India, it is celebrated seven days after Vishuva Sankranti of the month of Vaisakh or locally 'Bohag' (Bhaskar Calendar). The three primary types of Bihu are Bohag Bihu or Rongali Bihu, Kati Bihu or Kongali Bihu, and Magh Bihu or Bhogali Bihu. Each festival historically recognizes a different agricultural cycle of the paddy crops. During Rangali Bihu there are 7 pinnacle phases: 'Chot', 'Raati', 'Goru', 'Manuh', 'Kutum', ...
Assam floods: Nature's fury hits state, 30 districts flooded Of Assam's 33 districts, 30 remained under the grip of floods that has displaced nearly 54 lakh people and killed 36 people. Several famed one-horned rhinoceros and other animals have reportedly died in the floods. According to Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) report, Brahmaputra river and its tributaries are flowing above the danger level in most of the affected districts, including in Guwahati.
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