Magh Bihu 2026 in Assam: Date, Rituals, and Cultural Significance of Harvest Festival

Magh Bihu 2026, also known as Bhogali Bihu, will be celebrated in Assam on January 15, marking the end of the harvest season and the conclusion of winter. The festival centers on community feasting, traditional rituals like lighting the Meji bonfire, and offerings to Lord Agni Dev. The eve, called Uruka, features communal meals and the building of temporary huts called Bhelaghar. Magh Bihu reflects gratitude, unity, and Assamese cultural identity, coinciding with Makar Sankranti and celebrated with music, dance, and local delicacies.