Assamese New Year, also known as Rongali Bihu or Bohag Bihu, will be celebrated this year on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. This festival is a symbol of new beginning and new hopes for the people of Assam. According to the Hindu calendar, this new year begins when the Sun enters Aries. It is not just a cultural festival, but also has deep religious and spiritual significance. This day is considered very good to express gratitude towards nature and wish for happiness and peace. On this auspicious occasion, people forget their old disputes and express love and respect towards each other. This festival gives us a beautiful inspiration to live together with our society.
Goru Bihu: Festival of service and respect to livestock
The first day of the Assamese New Year is celebrated as ‘Goru Bihu’, which is entirely dedicated to the service of livestock. On this day, after waking up early in the morning, cows are bathed with a paste of turmeric and black lentils. In the scriptures and folk beliefs, animals are considered to be the form of Goddess Lakshmi, hence worshiping them brings blessings to the house. People bow their heads at the feet of their cows and pray for their good health. In the evening, new ropes are made for the animals and they are fed fresh vegetables. This tradition teaches us how much nature and silent animals contribute to the functioning of our lives, without which a happy life is incomplete.
Religious rituals and traditions for purification of mind
The second day of the New Year is called ‘Manuh Bihu’, in which people take a traditional bath to purify themselves. Wearing new clothes and doing special worship of Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna on this day is considered very fruitful. The elders of the house are offered ‘Gamosa’ (traditional cloth) and their blessings are sought, which increases good fortune in life. People visit each other’s homes and share satvik dishes like pitha and laru. Special prayers are organized in temples so that the coming year is filled with prosperity and peace. This mutual interaction gives ease and peace to the mind, which is very essential for a happy life and also keeps our values alive.
Importance of positive energy and sweet speech
The festival of Rongali Bihu teaches us that happiness comes in life only when our mind and conduct are pure. On this auspicious occasion, one should stay away from bitter talks and fights so that the year starts with positive energy. Helping the needy and using sweet words increases the impact of this festival even more. Consuming satvik food and chanting the name of God relieves mental stress and gives strength to work. Staying connected to our roots and respecting traditions makes us a better person. When we welcome the New Year with a sacred spirit, all our bad works start getting resolved and happiness resides in the house.
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