The mainstay of the economy of Assam is agriculture. In circler to improve the economic condition of the State, it is necessary to increase the agricultural output. This can be done only water along with other inputs are supplied to the agricultural fields Just in time. But let alone other inputs, even water, which in […]
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Bihu is a famous and popular festival which is largely based on agriculture. Bihu can be broadly divided into three categories: Bohag Bihu, Kaati Bihu and Maagh Bihu. Bohag Bihu augurs the wish for a good harvest because this is the time when farmers start sowing. Kaati Bihu is observed to mark the cutting and
Bohag Bihu: Bohag Bihu is observed from the last day in the last month of Assamese calendar Chata (called Sankranti, transit or passage from one zodiacal sign to another). Earlier Bohag Bihu was celebrated for seven days together and each day had a different name like Goru Bihu (for cows), Manuh Bihu (for mankind), Tator
Customs and beliefs have always been an integral part of any society for they have held society in cohesive bonds of togetherness, although superstitions have a lot to do with their evolutions. The worship of the tree and fire have always held significance within the Indian parameters, and Assamese society cannot be said to be
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