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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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