Which traditional Assamese festival marks the end of the harvesting season? [#2332]

Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam, India, during the month of Magh (January-February). It signifies the culmination of the harvesting season. The festivities include community feasts (Uruka), bonfires (Meji), preparation of traditional delicacies like pitha, and the burning of temporary structures called Bhela Ghar. It's a time of great rejoicing and feasting, marking the abundance of the harvest.

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Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam, India, during the month of Magh (January-February). It signifies the culmination of the harvesting season. The festivities include community feasts (Uruka), bonfires (Meji), preparation of traditional delicacies like pitha, and the burning of temporary structures called Bhela Ghar. It's a time of great rejoicing and feasting, marking the abundance of the harvest.

Assam is the second-largest state in northeastern India by area, covering approximately 78,438 square kilometers. Only Arunachal Pradesh is larger.

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Assam is the second-largest state in northeastern India by area, covering approximately 78,438 square kilometers. Only Arunachal Pradesh is larger.

Dispur became the capital in the year 1973. In 1874 Shillong was made the capital of the new province of Assam. Dispur became the capital in 1973, when Shillong the erstwhile capital, became the capital of the state of Meghalaya that was carved out of Assam.

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Dispur became the capital in the year 1973. In 1874 Shillong was made the capital of the new province of Assam. Dispur became the capital in 1973, when Shillong the erstwhile capital, became the capital of the state of Meghalaya that was carved out of Assam.

Foxtail Orchid

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Foxtail Orchid

Gopinath Bordoloi

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Gopinath Bordoloi

Hojai district is situated between the Karbi Anglong Plateau and the Mikir Hills (now known as the Dima Hasao district).

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Hojai district is situated between the Karbi Anglong Plateau and the Mikir Hills (now known as the Dima Hasao district).

Nalinibala Devi was a renowned Assamese poet and novelist. Her works often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition with a deep sensitivity and emotional depth, earning her the title "Atindriyabadi Kavi" (Supersensitive Poet).

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Nalinibala Devi was a renowned Assamese poet and novelist. Her works often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition with a deep sensitivity and emotional depth, earning her the title "Atindriyabadi Kavi" (Supersensitive Poet).

Thuria refers to a specific style of traditional earrings worn by Assamese women. They are often made of gold or silver and feature intricate designs.

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Thuria refers to a specific style of traditional earrings worn by Assamese women. They are often made of gold or silver and feature intricate designs.

Manas National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Assam, renowned for its diverse flora and fauna. It is home to endangered species like the great Indian one-horned rhinoceros, tigers, and golden langurs.

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Manas National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Assam, renowned for its diverse flora and fauna. It is home to endangered species like the great Indian one-horned rhinoceros, tigers, and golden langurs.

A Madol is a double-sided barrel drum, a percussion instrument widely used by various ethnic groups in Northeast India, particularly in Assam, Sikkim, and among communities of Nepali origin. It's an important part of their folk music and cultural performances. It is often played during festivals, dances, and other cultural events.

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A Madol is a double-sided barrel drum, a percussion instrument widely used by various ethnic groups in Northeast India, particularly in Assam, Sikkim, and among communities of Nepali origin. It's an important part of their folk music and cultural performances. It is often played during festivals, dances, and other cultural events.

The Battle of Itakhuli was fought in the vicinity of what is now Sukreswar in Guwahati in Assam. This victory was crucial in pushing back Mughal control and recovering the region.

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The Battle of Itakhuli was fought in the vicinity of what is now Sukreswar in Guwahati in Assam. This victory was crucial in pushing back Mughal control and recovering the region.