A Look At Magh Bihu Celebrations In Assam- IN PICS

Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is an auspicious festival celebrated in Assam, in the month of January as it marks the end of the harvest season. This year it falls on January 16.

Magh Bihu Celebrations In Assam

Let's take a look at the celebrations in Assam ahead of the festival. (Image Source: PTI)

Locals buy fish from a market on the occasion of 'Uruka' as part of Magh Bihu (Bhogali Bihu) celebrations, in Guwahati.(Image Source: PTI)

Villagers take part in a community fishing event at a lake as part of Magh Bihu (Bhogali Bihu) celebrations, near Tezpur in Sonitpur district. (Image Source: PTI)

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal sets the 'meji' on fire during the celebrations of Magh Bihu (Bhogali Bihu) celebrations, in Guwahati. (Image Source: PTI)

An elderly woman performs rituals near the 'meji' as part of Magh Bihu celebrations at Uttar Para in Baksa district of Assam. (Image Source: PTI)

School students light a bonfire during Magh Bihu (Bhogali Bihu) celebrations(Image Source: PTI)