Magh Bihu

Magh Bihu
Magh Bihu
	Asian water buffalo fight held at Nagaon District of Assam, on the occasion of Magh Bihu
Official name	Bhogali Bihu
Also called	Maghar Domahi, Magh Bihu
Observed by	People of Assam and other North eastern states
Celebrations	Meji, Bhela Ghor
Begins	14 January
Ends	15 January
Date	14 and 15 January
Frequency	Annual
Related to	Harvesting

Magh Bihu (also called Bhogali Bihu (of eating Bhog i.e. enjoyment) or Maghar Domahi is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam, North-East India, which marks the end of harvesting season in the month of Magh (January–February).^[1] A bonfire (Meji) is lit for the ceremonial conclusion and prayer to the God of Fire.^[2] The festival is developed by the Tibeto-Burman cultures and festivals Magan of Kachari.^[3]

^ "Celebrating Nature's Bounty - Magh Bihu". EF News International. Archived from the original on 17 January 2012. Retrieved 14 January 2012.
^ Sharma, S. P.; Seema Gupta (2006). Fairs & Festivals Of India. Pustak Mahal. p. 25. ISBN 978-81-223-0951-5.
^ Cite error: The named reference Goswami95 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

[1] "Celebrating Nature's Bounty - Magh Bihu". EF News International. Archived from the original on 17 January 2012. Retrieved 14 January 2012.

[2] Sharma, S. P.; Seema Gupta (2006). Fairs & Festivals Of India. Pustak Mahal. p. 25. ISBN 978-81-223-0951-5.

[Goswami95-3] Cite error: The named reference Goswami95 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

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