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| Barechahariya Bhaona | |
|---|---|
 Entrance of Barechahariya Bhaona Mahotsav | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Hindu festival |
| Location(s) | Jamugurihat, Sonitpur, Assam |
| Country | India |
| Inaugurated | 1797-98 |
| Organized by | People of Jamugurihat |
| Website | www.barechahariabhowna.com |
Barechahariya Bhaona (Assamese: বাৰেচহৰীয়া ভাওনা) is a 200-year-old drama[citation needed] festival held every 5–6 years at Jamugurihat, a small town in Sonitpur District, Assam.[1] The festival was first held in 1797-98.[citation needed] Led by Gayan Bora and sounds of Doba, Kanh, Bhortal and Khol resonates amidst the audience to signal the start of the Barechaharia Bhaowna. This tradition that dates back two centuries, livens up the small town of Jamugurihat.
- ^ TI Trade (8 November 2012). "The Assam Tribune Online". Assamtribune.com. Archived from the original on 9 January 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2013.