Assam Fairs & Festivals
Assam is a land of fairs and festivals. Most of the festivals celebrated in
Assam have their roots in the diverse faith and belief of her inhabitants, but
a spirit of accommodation and togetherness characterizes the celebration of
all festivals. The perfect fusion of heritage of her numerous races has made
Assam the home of the most colorful festivals which are passionate, compelling
and mesmerizing reflecting the true spirit, tradition and lifestlye of the people
of Assam.
Majuli Festival :
There will be a lot of scopes to fit yourself as a part of this festival . Special
events are being organized during the festivals days round the clock. Cultural
programmes will continue with the participation of various traditional and classical
cultural troupes of Assam and troupes from rest of the country, in addition
to rich cultural heritage of Majuli.
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Brahmaputra Beach Festival
:
The Assam Boat Racing & Rowing Association, Guwahati organizes Brahmaputra
Beach Festival on sandy beach of the mighty river Brahmaputra.
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Dehing Patkai Festival
:
This festival in eastern Assam derives its name from the lofty Patkai range
and the playful Dehing river. It is a heady cocktail of ethnic fairs, golfing,
tea heritage tours,
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Elephant Festival :
For conservation and protection of Asiatic elephant a festival is organized
every year at Kaziranga National Park jointly by the Forest Department
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Tea Festival :
Celebrated every year in Jorhat, this festival is all about tea, music and merriment.
A world of festivity with traditional hospitality, jungle safaris, tea garden
visits, golf, local cuisine, rafting in turbulent rivers.
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Baishagu :
Famous for its myriad colours and merriment, 'Baishagu' is generally celebrated
by the Bodo Kacharis during mid April. It is the most cherished festival of
the Bodo tribe. The Bodos also celebrate it as a springtime festival at the
advent of the new year.
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Bohaggiyo Bishu :
This is the most fascinating spring festival of the Deoris of Assam, one of
the four divisions of the Chutiyas, who are believed to have been members of
the great Boro race. The term 'Bishu' might have originated from the Chutiya
word 'Bishu'.
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Ambubashi Mela :
Is the most important festival of Kamakhya temple of Guwahati and is held every
year during monsoon (mid-June). It is a ritual of austerities celebrated with
'Tantric rites'. It is a common belief that the reigning diety, 'Kamakhya' ,
'The Mother Shakti' goes through her annual cycle of menstruation during this
period.
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Rongali Utsav :
Come April, and for the numerous communities, tribes and sub-tribes inhabiting
the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra it's time to welcome the onset of the agricultural
season, a celebration of the vibrant springtime fertility cult. Bihu is the
most important festival of Assam. It is celebrated with joy and abundance by
all Assamese people irrespective of caste, creed, religion, faith and belief.
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Jonbeel Mela :
This spectacular fair(mela) is held every year during winter at Jonbeel of Jagiroad,
a lesser known township only 32 kms from Guwahati. A few days before the mela,
tribes like the Tiwas, Karbis, Khasis, Jaintias from the Meghalaya hills come
down with their various products for this mela.
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Rajini Gabra & Harni
Gabra :
The annual festival of the colourful Dimasa tribe. It is exclusively a socio-religious
festival which is generally observed before starting a new cultivation. Rajini
Gabra is celebrated during day time.
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Ali-Ai-Ligang :
Ali-Ai-Ligang, the spring festival of the Mishing Tribe is the most colourful
festival held every year on the first Wednesday (Ligange lange) of the month
of 'Ginmur Polo' (February-March). 'Ali' means root, seed; 'Ai' means fruit
and 'Ligang' means sow.
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Rongker and Chomangkan :
Rongker and Chomangkan are the two most important festivals of the Karbis, an
indeginous tribe of Karbi Anglong. Rongker is basically a springtime festival
of merriment and is performed at the beginning of the New year.
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