Which traditional Assamese festival is also known as Bhogali Bihu? [#2341]

Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam, India, in the month of Magh (January-February). It marks the end of the harvesting season and is associated with feasting and bonfires. The name "Bhogali" comes from "bhog," which means food and enjoyment, reflecting the celebratory nature of the festival with an abundance of food after the harvest.

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Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam, India, in the month of Magh (January-February). It marks the end of the harvesting season and is associated with feasting and bonfires. The name "Bhogali" comes from "bhog," which means food and enjoyment, reflecting the celebratory nature of the festival with an abundance of food after the harvest.

The Bodo community is the largest Scheduled Tribe in Assam. Major tribes of Assam are: Bodo (35.1%), Mishing (17.52%), Karbi (11.1%), Rabha (7.6%), Sonowal Kachari (6.5%), Lalung (5.2%), Garo (4.2%), and Dimasa tribes (3.2%). They constitute ninety per cent ST population of the state.

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The Bodo community is the largest Scheduled Tribe in Assam. Major tribes of Assam are: Bodo (35.1%), Mishing (17.52%), Karbi (11.1%), Rabha (7.6%), Sonowal Kachari (6.5%), Lalung (5.2%), Garo (4.2%), and Dimasa tribes (3.2%). They constitute ninety per cent ST population of the state.

Bihu is the most important festival in Assam, celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor. It marks the Assamese New Year and is associated with harvest and prosperity.

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Bihu is the most important festival in Assam, celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor. It marks the Assamese New Year and is associated with harvest and prosperity.

Ahom King Rudra Singha gave patronage to Bihu and was also the first one to celebrate Bihu in the courtyard of Rang Ghar. This policy was later followed by his successors.

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Ahom King Rudra Singha gave patronage to Bihu and was also the first one to celebrate Bihu in the courtyard of Rang Ghar. This policy was later followed by his successors.

Badan Chandra Barphukan was assassinated by Subedar Rup Singh in 1818. Badan Chandra Barphukan was the chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam. He betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam. The Burmese installed him as the Prime minister.

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Badan Chandra Barphukan was assassinated by Subedar Rup Singh in 1818. Badan Chandra Barphukan was the chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam. He betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam. The Burmese installed him as the Prime minister.

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The Varmana dynasty ruled over the ancient kingdom of Kamarupa, which is now primarily located in the state of Assam, India. Pragjyotishpura served as the capital of this powerful dynasty.

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The Varmana dynasty ruled over the ancient kingdom of Kamarupa, which is now primarily located in the state of Assam, India. Pragjyotishpura served as the capital of this powerful dynasty.

Madan Kamdev, located in Baihata Chariali, Kamrup district of Assam, is often referred to as the "Khajuraho of Assam" due to its collection of sculptures, some of which are erotic, reminiscent of the famous Khajuraho temples in Madhya Pradesh.

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Madan Kamdev, located in Baihata Chariali, Kamrup district of Assam, is often referred to as the "Khajuraho of Assam" due to its collection of sculptures, some of which are erotic, reminiscent of the famous Khajuraho temples in Madhya Pradesh.

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Rajeswar Singha

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Rajeswar Singha

The Assam Agricultural University (AAU) was established on April 1, 1969. The university is located in Jorhat, Assam, and is the first institution of agricultural education in North-East India.

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The Assam Agricultural University (AAU) was established on April 1, 1969. The university is located in Jorhat, Assam, and is the first institution of agricultural education in North-East India.