Bohaggiyo Bishu in Assam is a festival celebrated by one of the numerous tribes in the state. This festival reflects the pagan belief and customs of Deori tribe. Deoris of Assam in India is one of the four sub-clans of the Chutiyas, who are known to have delineated from the Boro race.

Bishu derives its name from the same word in Chutiya language. While 'Bi' means extreme, 'Su' means 'rejoicing'. Thus Bohaggiyo Bishu refers to one of the fairs and festivals in Assam, which intensely celebrates the mood of spring, youth, vitality and freshness. This festival continues for a week in April and induces the mood of merriment, frolic and unlimited ecstasy.

Features of Bohaggiyo Bishu in Assam

• It should be noted that Bohaggiyo Bishu in Assam does not coincide with the last day of the outgoing year called Sankranti.
• Before the celebrations begin, 'Than puja' is held essentially on a Wednesday.
• A white buffalo is sacrificed in every four years in order to substitute it for the tribal custom of human sacrifice.
• After the worship, the typical Deodhani dance is performed in accompaniment of Husori or carol song.
• A party is organized when carol is sung in a group

Season to visit Bohaggiyo Bishu in Assam

Bohaggiyo Bishu in Assam is organized in mid April

How to Reach Assam

• Take a direct flight to the capital of Assam, Guwahati from Delhi or Kolkata.
• You can board a train to Guwahati and reach there in less than two days. You can also reach the capital from Kolkata in a number of trains

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