Which of the following festivals is celebrated on the Makar Sankranti day in Assam?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Magh Bihu.

Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is celebrated on Makar Sankranti in Assam. It marks the end of the harvesting season in the region and is a festival of feasting, joy, and community gatherings. Magh Bihu is one of the three prominent Bihu festivals in Assam, and it signifies the Assamese New Year along with the conclusion of the winter harvest.

• Magh Bihu is characterized by feasting (Bhogali), and the night before the festival, known as Uruka, is celebrated with community feasts near temporary huts called Meji.
• Traditional bonfires are lit during this festival, and offerings are made to the fire god.
• It is celebrated with joy, reflecting gratitude for a bountiful harvest, and is accompanied by cultural activities, including traditional games and bullfighting.

Information Booster:

• Magh Bihu: Celebrated in January, it is also called Bhogali Bihu because of the abundance of food after the harvest season.
• Kati Bihu: Celebrated in October or November, this Bihu focuses on lighting lamps to guide spirits and offering prayers for protection of crops.
• Bohag Bihu: This is the most popular Bihu, marking the Assamese New Year in April and celebrating the beginning of the agricultural cycle.
• Makar Sankranti: Observed across India, this festival marks the transition of the sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makara) and is considered auspicious.

Additional Information:

• Kati Bihu is related to agriculture but celebrated in the month of October-November.
• Bohag Bihu, the Assamese New Year, is celebrated in April, marking the start of the sowing season.
• Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters and is not associated with Makar Sankranti.