Baishagu

Famous for its myriad colours and merriment, 'Baishagu' is generally celebrated by the Bodo Kacharis during mid April. It is the most cherished festival of the Bodo tribe. The Bodos also celebrate it as a springtime festival at the advent of the new year.

The first day begins with worship of the cow. The next day which synchronises with the first day of the month of 'Bohag' of the Assamese almanac, the actual merriment begins with the young people of each household reverentialy bowing down to their parents and elders. The supreme deity 'Bathou' or Lord Shiva is worshipped during the festival by offering chicken and rice beer. In the Baishagu dance there is no age or sex bar, all are welcome to join in. The traditional musical instruments that are used in this dance festival are 'Khum' (drum), 'Jotha' (Manjari), 'Khawbang' (Taal), 'Gogona' (Mouth-organ) and 'Siphung' (Flute) etc. It is also customary at the time of closure of the Baishagu festival to offer community prayers at a particular place called 'Garjasali'.

The Baishagu Festival is celebrated with great excitement in the state of Assam, a north-eastern state of India. The Baishagu Festival is popular for its multitude of colors and high spirits. Baishagu is usually celebrated by the tribe of ‘Boro Kacharis’ and is the most awaited festival of the Boros.

The Baishagu Festival is generally celebrated by the tribe of Boro Kacharis in the month of Baishak, which is mid April. It is the celebration of the spring season for the arrival of the new year.

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