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Various festivals Of Assam

Assam being a land of composite culture reflects a chain of festivals of different tribes throughout the year. It's as if people cross the threshold to come together with festive abandon and momentarily forget their tough lives. The perfect fusion if heritage of tribes and subtribes has made Assam the home of the most colorful festivals. The major festival of Assam is Bihu in three forms, viz.Bohag Bihu or Rongali Bihu in April,Magh Bihu or Bhogali Bihu in January and Kati Bihu or Kongali Bihu in October/ November.

Most of the festivals celebrated in Assam have their roots in the diverse faith and belief of the inhabitants, but a spirit of accommodation and togetherness characterizes the celebration of all festivals. The perfect fusion of heritage of numerous races has made Assam, the home of the most colorful festivals which are passionate, compelling and mesmerizing reflecting the true spirit, tradition and lifestyle of the people of Assam..

The simplicity of Assamese people is reflected in their celebration. Festivals take place in a communal way, usually in a Namghar or in open space. Bamboo sticks and banana leaves are profusely used and rather than offering cooked food, nutritious food such as sprouted grams and fruits are offered during worship. .

Ambubasi Mela Or Ambubasi Festival (haat Loga In Assamese)
Ambubasi Mela Or Ambubasi Festival (haat Loga In Assamese)
Maa Kamakhya Devi temple is one of the strongest Shakti Peeth among 9 shakti Peethas of hindu goddesses Durga, according to hindu mythology. Shakti Peethas are the places of worship consecrated to the goddess Shakti or Goddess Sati or the wife of Lord Shiva. Kamakhya Devi temple in Nilachal hills of Guwahati, Assam anually clebrated Ambubasi Mela during the monsoon season to celebrate menstruation course of goddess Kamakhya.
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Karam Puja
Karam Puja
Karam puja is the most important festivals of tea tribe communities of Assam with a view to propitating "Mother of Earth" - the goddesses of creation. It is celebrated on the night of "Bhado Ekadasi" which is generally in the mid of August. It is basically an agriculture related festival. It is believe that by the blessing of God "Karam" they will get bumper crops and their family will be saved from evil.
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Rongker & Chomangkan Festivals
Rongker & Chomangkan Festivals
Rongker is the major springtime annual festival celebrated among Karbis in the month of April at the same time Punjab celebrates Baisakhi, Assamese celebrates Rongali Bihu. Karbis are are of the major ethnic groups in North-east India and especially in the hill areas of Assam. They are the primary habitants of the Karbi Anglong district. These people are mainly found in North Cachar district, Kamrup, Nagaon and Sonitpur distri...
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Jonbeel Mela
Jonbeel Mela
Started later than 15th Century AD this was first organized several centuries ago by the Ahom kings to discuss the prevailing political situations. Jonbeel Mela is one of the most attractive and unique festival of Assam where Barter system comes alive. It is the only fair in India where barter system is still alive. Just 30 km from state capital Guwahati, Assam it is a 3-day-long community fair held at the weekend of Magh Bihu...
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Baishagu Festival
Baishagu Festival
Baishagu is the major festival celebrated by Bodos with much pomp and enthusiasm in mid of April at the same time Punjab celebrates Baisakhi, Assamese celebrates Rongali Bihu. Bodos are the largest Scheduled tribe in Assam. They are the branch of Indo-Mongoloid family. Believe that they have migrated from Tibet and Burma and settle in Assam. They are mostly in lower assam distrcits like Kokrajhar, Bongaigaon, Chirang etc.
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Bare Saharia Bhaona
Bare Saharia Bhaona
Bhaona is like drama what is a traditional form of entertainment among assamese peoples. It was created by Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankardeva. Bhaona is a medium to convey religious messages to villagers through entertainment. It is mainly focused on ultimate victory of good with intercession by the Gods. The characters generally showing fictitious or mythological kings, queens, demons, Gods, soldiers etc. These bhaonas were mos...
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Majuli Festival Of Assam
Majuli Festival Of Assam
Majuli festival is celebrated on the banks of the River Luit in Majuli, which is the biggest river island in the world. The festival is held in a region located at a distance of 1.5 kilometers from the headquarters of Majuli, Garamur. The festivities start from the 21st of the month of November and continue for four days ending on the 24th of November.
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Assam Tea Festival
Assam Tea Festival
The Assam tea festival is held in several parts of the state of Assam in the month of November every year. This Festival organized by Assam Tourism. The festivities in Jorhat are reputed during the tea festival in Assam. It is a unique experience being at the festival. The festival comes across as an exquisite blend of pleasure and work. Conferences are held to address the current issues of the tea industry and delegates from ...
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Kaziranga Elephant Festival
Kaziranga Elephant Festival
The popular Elephant Festival is held in the north eastern state of Assam in India. This Elephant festival is mainly celebrated to encourage people to save and conserve elephants. This festival is a major crowd attractor. The government of Assam hosts annual elephant festival in the Kaziranga National Park every year since 2003. In 2003, there were 300 elephants who attended the mela and health information on 211 was collected...
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Kati Bihu Or Kongali Bihu
Kati Bihu Or Kongali Bihu
The Kati or Kangali Bihu is also closely related to agriculture. Kati Bihu is celebrated on the first day 'Kati' month in Assamese calendar. Kati bihu is also called Kangali, "Kongal" means "Poor" because there is not much to eat at this time of the year.
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