Magh Bihu Festival 2026

Full Date

15 January 2026 6:00 AM – 15 January 2026 10:00 PM

Muhurat Timings in India

• Bonfire and Cultural Programs

  Lighting of large bonfires and hosting traditional dance and music performances.

  15 January 2026 6:00 AM – 15 January 2026 10:00 PM

Introduction

Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam, marking the end of the harvesting season. It involves bonfires, community feasts, traditional games, and cultural performances dedicated to ‘Agni’ (Fire).

Other Names

Bhogali Bihu, Maghar Domahi

Rituals

• Lighting bonfires (Meji) symbolizing clearing negativity and welcoming prosperity.
• Preparing and sharing traditional foods like pitha, larus, and other sweets.
• Building makeshift huts (‘Bhelaghar’) from bamboo and leaves, then burning them as part of the celebration.
• Participating in cultural games such as tekeli bhonga (pot-breaking) and buffalo fights in some regions.
• Offering prayers to ‘Agni’ (fire) to seek blessings for a bountiful harvest.

Regional Highlights

• Celebrated extensively across Assam with vibrant community participation.
• Traditional practices include building and burning Bhelaghar huts, cooking local delicacies, and performing cultural dances.
• The festival promotes unity, gratitude, and prosperity among local communities.

History

Originating thousands of years ago, Magh Bihu symbolizes the end of winter crops and celebrates the bounty of harvest. It’s an agricultural festival rooted in traditions of offering thanks and seeking prosperity.

Additional Information

• Magh Bihu coincides with the festival of Sankranti, celebrating the transition of seasons and agricultural cycle.
• It is a time for renewal, community bonding, and thanksgiving to nature’s bounty.
• In recent times, it also celebrates cultural identity and regional pride.