Magh Bihu Date 2025: A Harvest Festival of Joy and Cultural Significance in Assam – GHdays
Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu or Maghar Domahi, is a vibrant harvest festival celebrated with great enthusiasm in the picturesque state of Assam, located in the enchanting region of North-East India. This festive occasion signifies the culmination of the arduous harvesting season, typically observed during the auspicious month of Magh, which falls between January and February.
As part of the age-old traditions, a grand bonfire, known as Meji, is ceremoniously ignited, symbolizing the offering of prayers to the revered God of Fire. This cultural extravaganza serves as a delightful regional variation of the widely celebrated Makar Sankranti festival, weaving together a tapestry of rich customs and rituals that reflect the vibrant tapestry of Assamese heritage.
Magh Bihu Date 2025: Wednesday, 15 January
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Magh Bihu Date 2025 Overview
| Festival Name | Magh Bihu |
| Official name | Bhogali Bihu |
| Also called | Maghar Domahi, Magh Bihu |
| Observed by | People of Assam and other North eastern states |
| Celebrations | Meji, Bhela Ghor |
| Begins | 14 January |
| Ends | 15 January |
| Related Festival | Click here |
| Holiday Type | Restricted Holiday |
When is Magh Bihu 2025?
| Magh Bihu Date 2024 | Tuesday, 16 Jan |
| Magh Bihu Date 2025 | Wednesday, 15 Jan |
| Magh Bihu Date 2026 | Thursday, 15 Jan |
| Magh Bihu Date 2027 | Friday, 15 Jan |
| Magh Bihu Date 2028 | Sunday, 16 Jan |
Rituals of Magh Bihu
The annual festival is a vibrant occasion filled with lavish feasts and lively bonfires. Young individuals construct simple bamboo and thatch huts, referred to as Meji and Bhelaghar, where they savor the feast’s delicacies before setting ablaze the huts the following day. Festivities include engaging in traditional Assamese pastimes like pot-breaking and buffalo fights. The Magh Bihu revelries kick off on the final day of the preceding month, “Pooh,” typically falling on January 14th.
In contemporary times, Magh Bihu is observed for just one day, contrary to its earlier month-long celebration during the entire month of Magh, hence its name. The eve of Magh Bihu, known as “Uruka” on the 28th of Pooh, sees folks congregating around bonfires, preparing meals, and reveling in merriment. Throughout Magh Bihu, Assam locals craft rice cakes like Sunga Pitha, Til Pitha, along with coconut-based sweets known as Laru.
Celebration of Magh Bihu
The Bihu day kicks off at the break of dawn with the vibrant “Meji” ceremony, marking the end of the harvest season. Participants engage in setting ablaze bonfires in the fields, offering prayers to Agni for prosperity and good fortune. These fires, crafted from firewood, green bamboo, hay, and sun-dried banana leaves, serve as a focal point for communal worship. Prior to igniting the bonfire, it is customary for individuals to purify themselves through a ritualistic bath.
The highlight of the celebration is the joyful act of lighting the Meji, accompanied by offerings of rice cakes, rice beers, chira, pitha, akhoi, horoom, curd, and other delectable treats to honor the Bhoral and Meji. As the festivities progress, participants partake in Mah-Karai, a delectable blend of roasted rice and black gram.
The culinary delights continue with a spread of traditional dishes featuring pork, fish, duck, chicken, and mutton served with rice, ‘tenga’, ‘aloo pitika’, and ‘doi sira’ for breakfast and lunch. To enhance the fertility of the land, the ashes from the Meji and Bhelaghar bonfires are meticulously spread on trees and crops in a symbolic gesture of gratitude and abundance.
Happy Magh Bihu 2025 Wishes
- “May the celebration of Magh Bihu bless your life with love, happiness, and joy.”
- “May your Bihu festivities overflow with prosperity and joy.”
- “Sending warm wishes for a joyful and prosperous Magh Bihu. May this occasion bring plentiful happiness and a bountiful harvest to you and those dear to you.”
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