Rongali Bihu (mid-April, also called Bohag Bihu), the most popular Bihu celebrates the onset of the Assamese New Year (around April 15) and the coming of Spring. This marks the first day of the Hindu solar calendar and is also observed in Bengal, Kerala, Manipur, Nepal, Orissa, Punjab and Tamil Nadu though called by different names. It's a time of merriment and feasting and continues for several days. The farmers prepare the fields for cultivation of paddy and there is a feeling of joy around. The ladies make pitha, larus (traditional food made of rice and coconut) and Jolpan which gives the real essence of the season. The first day of the bihu is called goru bihu or cow bihu, where the cows are washed and worshipped, which falls on the last day of the previous year, usually on April 14. This is followed by manuh (human) bihu on April 15, the New Year Day.
I had already written about BIHU in my earlier post. You can have a look at it to understand it better
http://mytravelsmyexperiences.blogspot.com/2010/04/happy-rongali-bihu.html
Tomorrow, here in Kuwait we are celebrating Rongali Bihu at Fintas park where there will be games for kids and adults; will have our traditional breakfast and snacks and will end with lunch.
For the last few days, sandstorm have being creating havoc here in Kuwait. Just praying and hoping that it is a clear nice weather tomorrow .
I had already written about BIHU in my earlier post. You can have a look at it to understand it better
http://mytravelsmyexperiences.blogspot.com/2010/04/happy-rongali-bihu.html
Tomorrow, here in Kuwait we are celebrating Rongali Bihu at Fintas park where there will be games for kids and adults; will have our traditional breakfast and snacks and will end with lunch.
For the last few days, sandstorm have being creating havoc here in Kuwait. Just praying and hoping that it is a clear nice weather tomorrow .
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