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	Bihu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Bihu is the most important (non-religious) festival of the Assamese culture and of the state of Assam which is situated in the northeastern region of India.
		Rongali Bihu is also a fertility festival, where the bihu dance with its sensous movements using the hips, arms, etc, by the young women call out to celebrate their fertility.In this aspect, the bihu dance can also be called a mating ritual by the young men and women.
		MAGH BIHU or Bhogali Bihu (mid-January) marks the end of harvesting season and there is a lot of feasting and eating during this period.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bihu (657 words)

	Bihus: The National Festivals of Assam (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Bohaag Bihu marks the New Year at the advent of seeding time, the Kaati Bihu marks the completion of sowing and transplanting of paddies, and the Maagh Bihu marks the end of the harvesting period.
		Of the three Bihu festivals which are secular and non-religious, the Bohaag Bihu ushers in the period of greatest enjoyment and marks the arrival of Spring.
		Bihu Kunwori (The Princess of the Bihu) contests are held widely.
	www.cs.uccs.edu /~kalita/assam/bihu/bihu.html (475 words)

	Tribal Culture -Assam & Arunachal Pradesh (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Bihu is the National Festival of Assam, one of the most beautiful states of India, known for its tea gardens, lush green forests and the mighty Brahmaputra river.
		Bohaag Bihu marks the advent of the seeding time, the Kati Bihu marks the completion of sowing of paddy and transplantation of the saplings (Kothiaâ) and finally Magh Bihu marks the culmination of the harvesting period.
		Bihu Geet is symbolic of communication of love and romance among the village youth and the village belles.
	www.spirit-of-india.com /group/Assam/itinerary.html (2314 words)

	BIHU (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Bihu is the most important festival of the Assamese culture and of the state of Assam which is situated in the northeastern region of India.
		The most popular one is the RONGALI BIHU or the Bohag Bihu which refers to the onset of the Assamese New Year and the coming of Spring.
		MAGH BIHU or Bhogali Bihu marks the end of harvesting season and there is a lot of feasting and eating during this period.
	www.yotor.org /wiki/en/bi/Bihu.htm (429 words)

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		Bohaag Bihu is also called the Rongaali Bihu or the Festival of Merriment, Maagh Bihu is also called Bhogaali Bihu or the Festival of Food, Kaati Bihu is also called Kongaali Bihu or the Festival of the Poor.
		Of the three Bihu festivals which are secular and non-religious, the Bohaag Bihuushers in the period of greatest enjoyment and marks the arrival of Spring.
		The Bohaag Bihu lasts for several days during which "the young people in the village may be seen moving about in groups gaily dressed or forming circles in the midst of which the prettiest girls dance" (The History of Human Marriage by Edward Western-March) singing songs of love and romance.
	www.tourmyindia.com /states/assam/assam_festival.html (1132 words)

	Bihu,Bohaggiyo Bhishu,Bohag Bihu,Rongali Bihu,Magh Bihu,Bhogali Bihu,Kaati Bihu,Kangali Bihu
		Bihu is the most important festival of the Assamese people that is observed by all, irrespective of class and caste.
		Bihu is mainly a culture of the masses, secular in concept and it is intimately connected with agriculture.
		The main function associated with this bihu is the worship of the sacred tulasi (basil) plant at the root of which earthen oil lamps are placed.
	www.pongalfestival.org /bihu-bohaggiyo-bhishu.html (567 words)

	Rongali bihu celebrations, harvest festival of Assam
		The brisk and sensuous bihu dance with the various movements of hips, arms an the upper parts of the body suggests that it is a fertility dance.
		The Rongali Bihu in particular reflects the primeval urge for fertility, survival and growth.
		The Bihu festivals of the Brahmaputra valley not only remind her people of the traditions of Assam but also tell the story of man, built on the edifice of agricultural and pastoral life.
	www.indiaprofile.com /fairs-festivals/rongalibihu.htm (1076 words)

	Bihu songs in Hindi rolled out for Assamese New year celebrations:- - News - Webindia123.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Bohaag Bihu or the Rangoli Bihu is the national festival of merriment in Assam.
		The main trait of this Bihu is the dance of young boys and girls in separate groups along with beating of drums and pipes.
		The Bohaag Bihu ushers in the period of greatest enjoyment and marks the arrival of spring season.
	news.webindia123.com /news/showdetails.asp?id=77330&cat=India (377 words)

	Bihu dance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Bihu dance is a folk dance from the Indian state of Assam related to the festival of Bihu.
		The Bihu dance is performed in conjunction with traditional Bihu folk music, played with: the "dhol", similar to a drum; the mohor singor pepa, a pipe instrument made from a buffalo horn; the tala, a cymbal; the gagana, a reed and bamboo instrument; and the toka, a bamboo clapper.
		The dance takes several forms among the different northeast Indian tribes, e.g., the "Garo Bihu dance" and the "Khasi Bihu dance." However, the underlying goal of the dance remains the same: to express the desire to feel both pain and happiness.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bihu_dance (222 words)

	Tourism in India, Rongali Bihu Tourism, Rongali Bihu India, Tourism Rongali Bihu, Tourism of Rongali Bihu, India Tourism
		Of the three Bihu festivals, which are secular and non-religious, the Bohag Bihu ushers in the period of greatest enjoyment and marks the arrival of spring, the agricultural season.
		The Bohag Bihu lasts for several days during which "the young people in the village may be seen moving about in groups gaily dressed or forming circles in the midst of which the prettiest girls dance" singing songs of love and romance.
		The brisk and sensuous Bihu dance with the various movements of hips, arms, and the upper parts of the body reflects man's primeval urge for fertility, survival, and growth.
	www.tourism-of-india.com /rongali-bihu.html (1189 words)

	Bihu Dance-Assam, National Festivals of Assam, Dance Forms in India, Bohaag Bihu, Indian Dance Forms, Bihu Festivals, ...
		Bohaag Bihu is also called the "Rangali Bihu" or the Festival of Merriment, Magh Bihu is also called "Bhogali Bihu" or the Festival of Food, and Kaati Bihu is also called "Kongaali Bihu" or the Festival of the Poor.
		Of the three Bihu festivals, which are secular and non-religious, the Bohaag Bihu ushers in the period of greatest enjoyment and marks the arrival of spring season.
		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.
	www.indiantravelportal.com /assam/dances/bihu-dance-jhumur.html (788 words)

	Assamese Celebrate Baisakhi as Bihu
		Bihu festival is a festival of spring, new year and harvest rolled into one.
		The occasion is celebrated all over the state to welcome the spring season which marks the beginning of the new year in the Assamese calendar.
		During Bihu, Bihuwans, typical handwoven 'gamuchas', are gifted to the near and dear ones.
	www.indiatraveltimes.com /festivals/bihu.html (542 words)

	Bihu Festival
		The Bihus mark three distinct phases of the farming calendar for the native crop of Assam i.e.
		This Bihu is also known as Rongaali (‘Rong’ denoting joy in Assamese) Bihu due to the merriment that predominates the celebrations.
		The first day of the Bihu is known as ‘Goru Bihu’ on which day the cows and bulls are given a ritual bath with ‘halodhi’, ‘maah’ with the accompanying song "Lao Kha, Bengena Kha, Bochore Bochore Badhi Ja".
	assamtoday.tripod.com /bihu1.htm (759 words)

	Webindia123.com-Festivals - Bihu
		Bihu or Bohag Bihu is the biggest festival of the people of Assam.
		Bohag Bihu which is celebrated in mid-April, the Magh Bihu which is held in mid-January and the Kati Bihu which is celebrated in mid-October.
		The Bihu dance is a vigorous, captivating dance reflecting the spirit of youth and vitality.
	www.webindia123.com /festival/april/bihu.htm (225 words)

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		Of the threeBihu festivals which are secular and non-religious, the Bohaag Bihuushers in the period of greatest enjoyment and marks the arrival of Spring.
		The Bohaag Bihu lasts for several days during which"the young people in the vilalge may be seen moving about in groupsgaily dressed or forming circles in the midst of which the prettiestgirls dance" (The History of Human Marriage by EdwardWestern-March) singing songs of love and romance.
		Bihu Kunwori (The Princess of the Bihu) contestsare held widely.
	www.ideas2travel.com /travel/bihu.htm (315 words)

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		bihu tolis where dancing competitions and beauty pageants are held, and the winners get to see their names in print in the local newspapers.
		bihu kabo loi is laid out for the day and married daughters along with other relatives are invited to partake of the meal.
		Predictably enough, this bihu is dedicated to the worship of none other than Goddess Lakshmi who is the dispenser of wealth to mortals.
	www.indiasite.com /festivals/bihu.html (1436 words)

	Festivals in Assam,Festival of Assam,Bihu Dance Assam,Assam Festivals,Dances of Assam,Folk Dances of India
		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.
		Thus parallels of Bihu among the races are Baisagu for Bodo Kacharis, Baikhu for Rabhas, Ali- Ai -Ligang for Misings, Bohhaggio Bishu for Deoris.
		Of all the three the Bohaag Bihu is the period of greatest enjoyment, marking the arrival of spring season.
	www.northeastindiadiary.com /assam-travel/bihu-dance-assam.html (622 words)

	Festivals
		The most important and colourful of the three Bihu festival is the Spring festival "Bohag Bihu" or Rangali Bihu celebrated in the middle of April.
		Bihu dances performed by young boys and girls characterised by brisk stepping, flinging and flipping of hands and swaying of hips represents youthful passion, reproductive urge and 'Joie-de-vivre'.
		The Magh or the Bhogali Bihu, the harvesting festival is celebrated in January by community feast, buffalo fight and such other entertainment, compared to "Rongali" and Bhogali Bihu, "Kati Bihu" is a tame affair celebrated in the month of Kartika.
	www.culturalpursuits.com /assam_festivals.htm (1477 words)

	THE SPEAKING TREE<BR>Bihu, the Unifying Festival of Assam- The Times of India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Bihu from the Sanskrit Vishu, is the harvest festival of Assam and is celebrated thrice in a year.
		The festival at the beginning of the spring season is Bohag Bihu, associated with the Vernal equinox in Chaitra Sankranti.
		The Kati Bihu is associated with the Autumnal equinox in Ashwina Sankranti.
	www.timesofindia.com /articleshow/614576.cms (396 words)

	Bihu comes alive in Delhi!:- - News - Webindia123.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Bihu, the festival of Assam, came alive in the national capital as young dancers gave a mesmerizing performance of the event that celebrates nature, fertility and youth.
		"Bihu songs, inspired by the month of spring, portray the various moods of life, such as love, separation, eroticism and union.
		The instruments used in Bihu and husori performances are dhol (drum), pepa (horn pipe), gogona (Jew's harp), toka (bamboo clapper), tal (brass cymbals), bahi (flute) and hutuli (ocarina).
	news.webindia123.com /news/showdetails.asp?id=88742&cat=India (336 words)

	Indian Festivals
		In April, it is called Rongali or Bohag Bihu, in October November Kati Bihu, and in January, coinciding with Makara Sankranti, it is called Bhogali Bihu.
		It is in thanks giving or a prayer with the hope of having a good harvest to the earth, sun, cattle, and the implements to which a farmer owes his living.
		On the last two days of Bihu, a piece of heavily embroidered cloth called gamocha is given to elders as a form of respect, and their good wishes are sought in return.
	webonautics.com /ethnicindia/festivals/bihu.html (685 words)

	Rongali Bihu around the world in 1997
		Bihu in London, UK We are organising Bihu in Nansen Village at North Finchley area in London The preparation of Pitha, laru etc will continue from 2 Pm on 12th April.
		On behalf of the Assamese community of the NY/NJ/PA area and Assam Society Of America we invite you to the Rongali Bihu Celebrations for this area to be held in Oldwick, NJ on Saturday April 12, 1997 from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
		Bihu was celebrated at Ardmore, Oklahoma on the 29th of March.
	www.cs.uccs.edu /~kalita/assam/news/1997-bihu.html (1409 words)

	Festivals-assam-webindia123.com
		The Bahag Bihu is also popularly called Rangali Bihu or the Bihu that cheers, while Magh Bihu is the Bhogali Bihu or the Bihu that one enjoys with food and drink.
		The Bahag bihu (spring time Bihu) starts on the last day of the month of chaitra which is also the last day of the Hindu calendar year and ushers in the new year (mid-April being the beginning of the Hindu calendar year).
		Although Bihu is observed in all parts of Assam, in Goalpara and Kamrup districts of lower Assam and in Darrang district of central Assam, where it is called Domahi it is not attended with dancing as in upper Assam.
	www.webindia123.com /Assam/festivals/festivals.htm (826 words)

	KATI BIHU - urday.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		For example, Rongaali Bihu marks the beginning of sowing of seeds, the Kati Bihu marks the completion of sowing and transplantation of the saplings and finally Magh Bihu marks the advent of the harvest period.
		Kati Bihu is a quieter form of Bihu which is held in the middle of October.
		This Bihu is marked by a feast held at night in temporary huts that have been erected especially for this purpose.
	www.urday.com /katibihu.html (319 words)

	Encyclopedia: Bihu
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		Bihu dancers The Bihu dance is a folk dance from the Indian state of Assam related to the festival of Bihu.
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	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Bihu (964 words)

	Bihu, the Unifying Festival of Assam- The Times of India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The celebration of Rongali Bihu rose to become a state festival during the Ahom rule whose capital base was at Rangpur, now known as Sivasagar.
		As Assam is the eastern frontier where the sun rises first, the Bihu is the morning shine of the vast cultural sky of India.
		Bihu is an influencing factor of social integration and the source of unity in the diverse heritage of compo-site Indian familyhood.
	timesofindia.indiatimes.com /articleshow/msid-615125,prtpage-1.cms (591 words)

	The Hindu : Other States / Assam News : Fun and frolic to welcome the spring
		GUWAHATI: The weeklong Rongali Bihu festival of fun and frolic, joy and merriment to welcome the arrival of spring began in Assam on Thursday, with choral parties of young boys moving from house to house singing Bihu songs and dancing and giving ceremonial bath to cattle.
		In rural areas the first Bihu night came alive with the beatings of the traditional Assamese drum known as "Dhol" by Huchori teams (choral parties) of young boys clad in traditional attire and wrapping Gamocha (the traditional Assamese towel) who went round the villages singing and dancing in the courtyards of the villagers.
		In contrast to the celebration of Bihu in traditional styles by the village folk in rural areas, the Bihu dances are presented on stage in the city by professional Bihu choral and dance troupes.
	www.hindu.com /2005/04/15/stories/2005041505262500.htm (432 words)

	INDIAN MIRROR - Festivals of India - Spring Festivals
		Bihu is the biggest festival of the people of the Assam region.
		Rangoli Bihu is the most festive and joyful of all the Bihus.
		The last of the Bihus is the "Kati Bihu" which is a one-day celebration.
	www.indianmirror.com /festivals/fes2.html (1479 words)

	Seasons India :: Folk Dance of Assam - Bihu Dance
		The Bihu is the most widespread folk dance of Assam and is enjoyed by all, young and old, rich and poor.
		The dance is part of the Bihu festival, that comes in mid-April, when harvesting is done, and continues for about a month.
		The Bihu demonstrates, through song and dance, the soul of the Assamese at its richest.
	www.seasonsindia.com /art_culture/dance_bihu_sea.htm (264 words)

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