Bhogali Bihu festival is a symbol of Assamese culture

Mahakumbh Nagar : For the first time, the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj witnessed the vibrant traditions of northeastern states, with the celebration of Bhogali Bihu taking centre stage. On Makar Sankranti, a special event was held at the Prag Jyotishpur camp of northeastern saints, where women devotees from various states performed the traditional Bihu dance, infusing the mela with the rich culture of Assam.

The celebration began with the distribution of rice dishes, followed by Naam Kirtan at Namghar. Women devotees lit up the fairgrounds with their Bihu dance, showcasing the colorful heritage of the Northeast. Traditional structures like the Bhelaghar, made of paddy straw, and the Meji, crafted from bamboo, were ceremonially burned on Tuesday morning, marking the essence of Bhogali Bihu.

Mahamandaleshwar Swami Keshav Das Ji Maharaj of Yogashram Bihalangini, Assam, expressed pride in bringing Bhogali Bihu to the Mahakumbh for the first time.

He emphasized that this initiative aims to highlight Assamese and northeastern culture while broadening the social and cultural scope of the Mahakumbh. Saints, devotees, and seekers from the region participated in this historic celebration.