Correct option is B
The correct answer is: (b) The new harvest
Explanation:
· Bihu in Assam is primarily a harvest festival, celebrated to mark the beginning of the Assamese New Year and the new harvest season in April.
Information Booster:
· There are three types of Bihu: Rongali (Bohag) – harvest/New Year, Kongali (Kati) – crop protection, Bhogali (Magh) – thanksgiving.
· Rongali Bihu (April) is the most vibrant and widely celebrated.
· Involves Bihu dance, music, feasting, and cultural gatherings.
· Associated with agriculture and fertility of the land.
· Instruments like dhol, pepa, and taal are integral to celebrations.
Additional Knowledge:
· Winter solstice: Associated with festivals like Lohri and Pongal.
· Victory of good over evil: Celebrated in festivals like Dussehra and Diwali.
· End of monsoon: Linked with festivals like Onam in Kerala.