Bhogali Bihu Celebrations In Assam, Former CM Sonowal Burns Traditional Assamese Meji In Guwahati — IN PICS

Bhogali Bihu also known as Magh Bihu and Maghar Domahi is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam, North-East India. It marks the end of harvesting season in the month of Magh (January–February). A bonfire (Meji) is lit for the ceremonial conclusion and prayer to the God of Fire. Here in this visual, National General Secretary of BJP, Dilip Saikia seen celebrating Bhogali Bihu. (Image Source: Twitter/@DilipSaikia4Bjp)

Union Minister and former Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal was seen burning the traditional Assamese Meji in Guwahati as part of the Bhogali Bihu celebration. (Image Source: ANI)

"Bhogali Bihu is being celebrated everywhere in Assam today. This is a festival of farmers and it is known by different names across the country. Makar Sankranti is being celebrated today. I extend my greetings to everyone, especially the farmers," Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, as quoted by ANI. (Image Source: ANI)

No festival in India could ever be called complete without song and dance. In this photo, Assam State President of Bharatiya Janata Party, Angoorlata Deka was seen dancing in pre Bhogali bihu festivities at Saru Manaha beel under Jagiroad constituency. (Image Source: Twitter/@DekaAngoorlata)

She also participated in fishing activities along with others on this occasion. (Image Source: Twitter/@DekaAngoorlata)

Gurukul Grammar Senior Secondary School in Assam shared pictures from their celebration of Bhogali Bihu. Female students can be seen performing the iconic Bihu dance here in this visual. (Image Source: Twitter/@GurukulGrammar)

In another visual, some students can be seen all dressed up in tricolor. (Image Source: Twitter | @GurukulGrammar)