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Assam Celebrates Rongali Bihu with Traditional Goru Bihu Cattle Worship

Assam has commenced its week-long Rongali Bihu celebrations, beginning with the traditional Goru Bihu dedicated to cattle. On this day, bulls and cows are bathed with a paste of turmeric and lentils and fed special foods like gourds and brinjals. People sing traditional songs to the cattle, expressing wishes for their growth and strength. The rituals honor the vital role cattle play in farming and daily Assamese life.

Key Points: Assam Begins Rongali Bihu with Goru Bihu Celebrations

  • Festival marks start of Assamese New Year
  • Day dedicated to worship of cattle
  • Cattle bathed with turmeric paste and fed gourds
  • Traditional songs express gratitude for farming animals
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Assam begins week-long Rongali Bihu celebrations with traditional Goru Bihu

Assam starts its week-long Rongali Bihu festival with Goru Bihu, a day dedicated to honoring cattle with rituals, songs, and traditional worship.

"Eat gourd, eat brinjal, grow year by year... you will become a large, strong cow - Traditional Bihu Song"

Guwahati, April 14

The week-long celebration of Rongali Bihu, the biggest festival of of Assam, has began across the state on Tuesday, starting with traditional Goru Bihu.

Assam is celebrating the first of Rongali Bihu as the Goru Bihu (Cattle Bihu).

Goru Bihu has observed on the first day of Rongali Bihu, is dedicated to the worship of cow.

Bulls and cows are bathed with a paste made of fresh turmeric, black lentils, other ingredients and fed with gourds and brinjals and provided with new attaching ropes.

People also sing traditional songs to the cattle, "Lao kha, bengena kha, bosore bosore barhi ja, maar xoru, baper xoru, toi hobi bor bor goru" (means "Eat gourd, eat brinjal, grow year by year, your mother is small, your father is small, but you will become a large, strong cow").

Worship of cattle on this occasion means showing respect and gratitude to the cattle, bulls, that are important parts in farming and daily life.

Along with other parts of the state in Guwahati also, people on Tuesday have observed traditional Goru Bihu on the first day of Rongali Bihu.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Reading about the song for the cattle brought back so many childhood memories of visiting my grandparents' village. These festivals keep our culture alive. More power to Assam!
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David E
As someone from the US living in Delhi, I find these regional festivals fascinating. The connection to agriculture and animal welfare is something we could learn from. Happy Bihu to everyone celebrating!
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Aman W
While I appreciate the cultural significance, I do hope the celebrations are mindful of animal welfare. The article mentions bathing and feeding them special food, which sounds respectful. It's a good balance of tradition and care.
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Shreya B
The diversity of India's festivals never ceases to amaze me. In Punjab we have Baisakhi around the same time, also connected to harvest. Different states, same spirit of thanksgiving. ❤️
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Karthik V
It's heartwarming to see such coverage of regional festivals. Often mainstream media focuses only on the big ones. This is the fabric of our nation. Bihu diya shubhechha to all!

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