| Bihu
Marking the beginning of agricultural season is Assam's
most important festival Bihu.
It is celebrated during mid-April with much pomp and gaiety.
Baishagu
Celebrated during mid-April, Baishagu
is the most cherished festival of Boro tribe and heralds
the New Year.
Aliailigang
Ali-ai-ligang is the colourful
annual festival of Mishing tribe. It is held on the first
Wednesday of the month of 'Ginmur Polo'(February-March).
The ceremonial sowing of paddy starts on this day.
Rongker
Rongker the most important
festival of the Karbis is celebrated in April to propitiate
different gods and goddesses for the well being of the entire
village.
Rajini Gabra & Harni Gabra
Rajini Gabra & Harni Gabra
is an annual festival of Dimasa tribe. This socio-religious
festival is celebrated before the starting of new cultivation.
Baikho
The Rabha tribe celebrates the Baikho
festival during the spring season in order to propitiate
the goddess of wealth 'Baikho'.
Bohaggiyo Bishu
Bohaggiyo Bishu the spring
festival of the Deoris - one of the four divisions of Chutia
tribe, is fascinating.
Ambubashi Mela
Ambubashi the most important
festival of Kamakhya temple is celebrated in mid-June every
year. Thousands of devotees throng the temple on this auspicious
occasion.
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