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Essence of Doul Festival at Barpeta Satra

- April 24, 2022

The Holi festival is a famous festival of India. Apart from the rest of the country, it is also a colorfully celebrated by the people of Assam specially, it is a stupendous occasion for the people of Barpeta. Barpeta is one of the most beautiful district of Assam which is also known as Satra Nagari as there are many ancient Vaishnavite Satras during the festival, the hearts of Barpeta are overwhelmed with devotion and festivity, and they forget their sorrows and agonies and celebrated this festival with cheerfully and enthusiastically. Doul festival is also known as Holi in the month of Phagun when the Mother Nature is fully grown, the world started change into different one and this sweet moment when the Doul festival is celebrated. At Barpeta, Mathura Das Bura Ata first celebrated Doul festival in the style of Baikuntha (Heaven) since then it has been celebrated traditionally (Satriya Parampara) till today. In Barpeta, Doul festival is celebrated three to five days. The thr...

Rongali Bihu : A Celebration of Joy and Happiness

- April 15, 2022

A happy feel in the air, fresh leaves in the trees, and flowers like “Togor” (Wax Flower), “Nahor” (Ceylon Ironwood Flower), “Kopou” (Foxtail Flower) blooming all over the place. Surely this indicates that Rongali Bihu is coming very soon. Rongali Bihu also known as Bohag Bihu is celebrated in Assam in the month of Bohag (mid-April) which is also starting of Assamese New Year. It reflect the emotions of joyfulness and the change of season. Bohag Bihu is celebrated in the time when the state’s agriculture is about to start up and people seek blessings from God for good harvest and prosperity for all. Bohag Bihu is celebrated over seven days known as “Xaat Bihu” (meaning 7 days celebration) which are: Goru Bihu Manuh Bihu Gosain Bihu Tator Bihu Nangolor Bihu Senehi Bihu Sera Bihu The first day of the Rongali Bihu is known as Goru (Cow) Bihu. On this day, all cows and cattle herds are washed with a mix of black gram, mustard oil, raw mango and turmeric paste and softly whipped...