Magh Bihu also known as Boghali Bihu, is the major harvest festival of Assam, India. It marks the end of the harvesting season. It is one of the most joyful festivals as the farmers get their rewards after months of hard work. Magh Bihu is a time to give thanks for a good harvest and celebrate Assam’s rich farming tradition.
When is Bhogali Bihu?
According to Bengali Panjika, Magh Bihu is observed in the first day of Magh month. This year Magh Bihu or Bhogali Bihu falls on January 15. Makar Sankranti fall on January 14, and the subh Muhurat falls from 9 am.
Rituals of Magh Bihu
The key rituals of Bhogali Bihu include:
- Meji Bonfire: Lighting the Meji bonfire to honor Lord Agni, symbolizing gratitude for the harvest and burning away negativity.
- Bhelaghar: Building temporary huts (Bhelaghar) near the bonfire for community feasting and celebration.
- Feasting: Preparing and sharing traditional foods like pitha, larus, and khichdi with family and friends.
- Prayers: Offering prayers to deities for a prosperous harvest and future blessings.
- Dance and Music: Performing Bihu dance and singing Bihu songs to celebrate joy and togetherness.
- Visiting Relatives: Strengthening bonds by visiting neighbors and exchanging greetings.
- Ash Ritual: Collecting and scattering ashes from the Meji on fields for blessings.
Wishes for Magh Bihu
- May the warmth of the Meji bonfire fill your life with happiness and prosperity. Wishing you and your family a joyful and bountiful Magh Bihu!
- Let the feasts and festivities of Bhogali Bihu bring abundance, happiness, and togetherness to your home. Happy Bhogali Bihu!
- On this Bhogali Bihu, may your life be as sweet as pithas and as bright as the Meji fire. Wishing you endless joy and blessings!
- Celebrate the spirit of harvest and abundance with love, laughter, and joy. Wishing you a wonderful Bhogali Bihu!
- May the new harvest bring success and happiness to your life. Have a joyous and prosperous Bhogali Bihu!
- As the Meji fire burns bright, may it light up your life with warmth, positivity, and success. Happy Magh Bihu!
- Let this Magh Bihu bring peace, prosperity, and good health to your family. Wishing you a season full of happiness!
- Celebrate this harvest festival with delicious feasts, cheerful gatherings, and the warmth of loved ones. Happy Bhogali Bihu!
- May your fields always be full of crops, your life full of blessings, and your heart full of joy. Happy Magh Bihu!
- As we celebrate the harvest and offer gratitude, may this Magh Bihu bring endless blessings to your home. Happy Bhogali Bihu!
Bihu Wishes in Assamese
- “মাঘ বিহুৰ এই পৱিত্ৰ মুহূৰ্তত আপোনাৰ জীৱনত সুখ, সমৃদ্ধি আৰু শান্তি আহক। মাঘ বিহুৰ শুভেচ্ছা জনাইছোঁ!”
- “মেজি জুইৰ উষ্ণতাই আপোনাৰ জীৱন উজ্বল কৰি ৰাখক। মাঘ বিহুৰ শুভকামনা!”
- “মাঘ বিহুৰ এই উৎসৱত আপোনাৰ জীৱন পিঠা-পনাৰ দৰে মিঠা আৰু সম্পদেৰে ভৰি পৰক। শুভ মাঘ বিহু!”
- “মাঘ বিহুৰ আনন্দ আৰু সমৃদ্ধিয়ে আপোনাৰ ঘৰ পূৰ্ণ কৰি ৰাখক। আপোনাক আৰু আপোনাৰ পৰিয়ালক মাঘ বিহুৰ বহু শুভেচ্ছা!”
- “আনন্দৰ এই উৎসৱত পৰিয়াল আৰু বন্ধু-বান্ধৱৰ সৈতে একতাত মিলিত হৈ থাকক। মাঘ বিহুৰ শুভেচ্ছা জনাইছোঁ!”
- “মাঘ বিহুৰ এই আনন্দময় সময়ত আপোনাৰ সকলো ইচ্ছা পূৰ্ণ হওক। শুভ মাঘ বিহু!”
- “মেজিৰ পবিত্ৰ জুইত সকলো দুখ-দুৰ্দশা জ্বলি চেৰাই দিয়া হওক। আপোনাৰ জীৱনত নতুন আশাৰ জ্যোতি জ্বলি উঠক। মাঘ বিহুৰ শুভকামনা!”
- “মাঘ বিহুৰ পিঠা-পনাৰ সোৱাদে আপোনাৰ জীৱনৰ মিঠাস যোগাওক। শুভ মাঘ বিহু!”
- “এই মাঘ বিহু আপোনাৰ জীৱনত সুখ, শান্তি, আৰু সমৃদ্ধি আনি দিওক। মাঘ বিহুৰ শুভেচ্ছা জনাইছোঁ!”
- “মাঘ বিহুৰ আনন্দময় পৰিৱেশে আপোনাৰ জীৱনত সুখ-সান্ত্বনা আৰু আশাৰ পোহৰ দি ৰাখক। শুভ মাঘ বিহু!”