Magh Bihu 2026: Assam's Harvest Festival Celebrated on January 15 with Traditional Rituals

Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is Assam's major harvest festival celebrated on January 15, 2026, marking the end of the harvest season and the start of a new agricultural cycle. The festival centers on community feasts, traditional rituals like Meji bonfire burning, and cultural activities including Bihu dance. The eve, Uruka, involves preparing feasts and building temporary huts. The date shifts based on the Sun's transition into Capricorn, occurring after sunrise on January 15 this year. Magh Bihu fosters unity, gratitude, and cultural pride across Assam.