Magh Bihu 2026: Bhogali Bihu Falls on January 15, Coinciding with Makar Sankranti

• Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is a significant Assamese festival marking the agricultural cycle.
• In 2026, Magh Bihu is celebrated on January 15, aligning with Makar Sankranti and the Sun's northward journey (Uttarayan).
• Celebrations begin with Uruka, where temporary structures called Bhelaghor are built, and villagers fish together for a feast.
• Meji, a heap of bamboo, wood, and hay, is burned on Bihu day with offerings, symbolizing the end of winter and ancestor worship.
• Special delicacies like pithas (rice flour pastries) and jolpan (set meals) are central to the Magh Bihu festivities.

Why It Matters: Magh Bihu 2026 is on January 15, celebrating harvest, community, and tradition with unique rituals and foods.