Assam Fairs and Festivals

The culture of Assam is a rich tapestry woven with multicolored yarns of distinct heritage of all the races that inhabit her. The perfect fusion of heritage of her numerous races have made Assam the home of the colorful 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 Assamese Hindus celebrate Diwali, Holi, Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Laksmi Puja and other festivals. The Vaishnavas who do not believe in idol worship perform "Nam Kirtan" and celebrate the birth and death anniversary of Shri Shankerdeva and Madhabdeva. Those of Islamic faith celebrate Id and Muharram.

However, the most important festivals of Assam are the Bihus, celebrated with joy and abundance by all the Assamese people irrespective of caste, creed and religion, faith and belief. The most colorful of the three Bihus ," Bohag Bihu" or Rangali Bihu is the Spring festival, acelebrated in the middle of April.