| Author: Porinita Saikia 09 Apr 2009 | Member Level: Gold Points : 0 |
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| Author: Porinita Saikia 09 Apr 2009 | Member Level: Gold Points : 0 |
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| Author: manzil 02 Jul 2009 | Member Level: Diamond Points : 1 |
Hi Porineeta very nice article.Just missing Bihus in Europe.Are you a professional Bihu dancer?
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| Author: Jyoti Malhotra 02 Jul 2009 | Member Level: Diamond Points : 1 |
Bihu Dance is one of the most beautiful dance and if you know the art of performing the same, its a gift from God...very beautiful way to e xpress your happiness and religion
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| Author: Rahul 11 Jul 2009 | Member Level: Bronze Points : 2 |
The Rangali Bihu is a dance festivel. The highlight of this dance is a group of young boys and girls, dancing in separate groups with drums beats & pipes. On its eve, the womenfolk clean the clothes and prepare special Bihu delicacies like 'Chira' & 'Pitha'. The menfolk collect necessary items like 'Tara Pogha' (ropes for the cattle) and vegetables like raw turmeric, brinjal, gourd etc.
Magh Bihu or Bhogali Bihu (derived from the word 'Bhoga' meaning eating or enjoyment) is celebrated when the harvesting is over. It is a harvest festival. On the eve of Bihu day, called "Uruka", women prepare rice cakes and other refreshments. The most significant part of this day is the building of 'Meji' and feasting at night. The whole night is spent in feasting, merry - making dancing and singing.
Kati Bihu or Kangali Bihu (Poor Bihu) is celebrated at the time when paddy seedlings begin to grow. In the evenings, offerings are made to the 'Tulsi' plant. Little earthen lamps ('Diyas') are lighted at its feet and puja's are offered to God for improved yield of crops.
The significance of this Bihu is more in the villages, where farmers go to their respective fields and light "Akash-Banti" or 'sky-lamp' hanging from a tall bamboo, to ward off pests and other insects.
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