Importance of Magh Bihu (AI Generated Image)
Divya Gautam, Astropatri. Every year on January 14, 2026, when Makar Sankranti is celebrated in many parts of the country, at the same time the festival of Magh Bihu is also celebrated in Assam. By this time the crops in the fields have been harvested and the cold gradually begins to subside. After hard work, it is a time for people to celebrate.
Why is Magh Bihu special?
Magh Bihu is a festival deeply connected with the life of the people of Assam. After working hard in the fields throughout the year, this festival gives people a chance to pause and feel the joy of their hard work. On this day people thank nature and God.
Magh Bihu teaches that along with work, it is also important to celebrate. Therefore this festival is not limited to just one house. All the people of the village celebrate it together, spend time together and increase mutual interaction. This is the reason why Magh Bihu is considered a festival of collective joy.
Night of Uruka and Fire of Meiji
Magh Bihu starts from the night of Uruka. This night is considered a special part of the entire festival. On this day people build temporary huts in fields or open spaces, which are called Bhelaghar. Family, friends and neighbors gather together here. Everyone cooks food together, eats it and talks among themselves.
Sitting together in the cold season gives a feeling of belongingness and happiness. The Meji is lit the next morning. This fire is considered a symbol of leaving behind the problems of the past and a good beginning of the new year. People pray in front of the fire and pray for happiness, peace and prosperity.
Celebration resides in food
The biggest reason why Magh Bihu is called Bhogali Bihu is its special dishes. On this festival, sweets made from rice, pitha, laru and sesame jaggery are prepared. Apart from being delicious to eat, it also gives strength to the body during winter season.
In Magh Bihu, everyone sits together and eats food. At this time no one is rich or poor. Everyone enjoys the festivities together. This tradition of eating together is considered to be the real identity of Magh Bihu.
From tradition to modernity
Even today, Magh Bihu keeps the culture of Assam alive. People living in cities also try to visit their villages on this festival, so that they can connect with family and traditions. Amidst the changing times, Magh Bihu reminds us that it is important to understand and cherish our roots.
This festival tells that when people live together, the society becomes stronger. Magh Bihu is not just a festival, but a celebration that teaches respect for nature, the importance of hard work and living together, which carries forward the identity of Assam.
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