Assam's Bhogali Bihu Pitha Tradition Shifts from Community Making to Market Purchases
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Assam's Bhogali Bihu Pitha Tradition Shifts from Community Making to Market Purchases

Bhogali Bihu's traditional pitha-making, once a communal courtyard activity in Assam, is evolving. Historically, women gathered to prepare these rice cakes, passing down traditions through shared labor and memory. Today, with busy urban lifestyles, pitha-making has largely shifted to individual kitchens or is increasingly purchased from markets. This transition reflects adaptation to modern life but raises concerns about the potential erosion of cultural practices and intergenerational bonding associated with the traditional communal preparation.

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