Bhogali Bihu, also known as Magh Bihu, is a harvest festival held in the month of January.

Its significance to Assamese culture and history lies in the central role it plays in agriculture and fertility.

It also marks the transition of seasons from winter to warmer days.

Farmers' granaries are full after the harvest, and there is happiness all around.

In Assam, the first day of Magh Bihu is known as Uruka or Bihu Eve.

The word 'Uruka' symbolises the end of Pausha month.

On this day, women folk get ready for the next day with food items like- Chira, Pitha, Laru, Curd.

Bhuj (from the Sanskrit Bhojana) is the name given to a late-night communal or family feast.

Different indigenous cultures brew their own variations of rice beer under a variety of titles.