Bihu dance photography

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This is an opinion piece I’d written previously for an online publication. I am reproducing it here with a few changes. Since I penned my anguish about the Dadri lynching incident in India, I…
President Kovind gets trolled on Twitter for Bohag Bihu greetings instead of Bhogali Bihu
Celebrations for a new beginning!
Rongali Bihu marks the New Year and the beginning of the agriculture season in Assam. This spring festival is celebrated with much enthusiasm, faith, and joy. Amidst traditional rituals, music, dance, and regional delicacies, this festive season spreads the message of happiness, good regards, and comradeship in the society.
KATI BIHU. Mid October 2012 The harvest festival of Kati Bihu is celebrated in Assam in mid-October. It celebrates the sowing of paddy and is a festival of joy and amity with women, wearing the tradional red and white mekhala saris, dancing special Bihu dances to the beat of drums and flutes. Two other Bihu festivals are held in a year– Bohag or Rongali Bihu in April and Magh or Bhogali Bihu in January.