Magh Bihu 2026: Date, Rituals, and Significance of Assam's Harvest Festival

• Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is a significant agricultural festival celebrated in Assam, marking the end of winter.
• In 2026, Magh Bihu will be celebrated on January 15, determined by the sun's transit into Capricorn after sunrise.
• The night before Magh Bihu, January 14, is called Uruka, where communities gather for grand feasts and build temporary huts called Bhelaghar.
• Traditional Assamese dishes like Pitha, Laru, Chira, curd, and rice are prepared and shared during the festivities.
• On Magh Bihu morning, Meji bonfires are lit for prosperity, and Bhelaghar huts are symbolically burned, reflecting community and abundance.

Why It Matters: Magh Bihu 2026 falls on January 15, celebrating harvest and community with Uruka feasts and Meji bonfires.