The word 'Bihu' has been derived from the word 'Bishu' of Dimasa kachari language. Dimasa kachari is a tribe that lived in Assam from ancient times. Brai Shibrai or Father Shibrai was the supreme God of this tribe. They offered the first crop of the season to Him and prayed for peace, happiness, and prosperity. Thus Bi means "to ask" and Shu means "peace and prosperity". This festival is celebrated under different names in various parts of India. On this grand festival, special preparations are made by the farmers in the paddy field for cultivation.
Bihu, the main festival of Assam symbolizes the change of season. In fact, it represents a huge celebration of farming and is also known as the harvest festival of Assam. The Bihu festival is celebrated thrice a year. Rongali Bihu, the most popular one among the three symbolizes the beginning of the Assamese New Year. In fact, it welcomes the spring season with joy and abundance. Rongali Bihu is usually observed in the middle of April. Seeds are sown during the Rongali or Bohag Bihu. In the month of October comes Kongali Bihu, the second of the Bihu festival. It represents the fulfillment of the sowing of seeds and finally comes the harvesting time which is Magh Bihu. Make this coming to Bihu a memorable occasion with these fascinating gifts to India for your loved ones. These mind-blowing gift items are sure to make your dear ones in India feel happy and loved. There are also other online gifts to India showcased for many other events and festivals like Baisakhi.
This form of Bihu is known by different names like Bohag Bihu, Rongali Bihu, and also Haat Bihu. The festival is a very extensive one and it takes place for a period of seven days and nights. It spans over two months, and even two years, as it begins during the last days of Chaitra which is the last month of the year. It continues up to the first few days of the month of Bohag or Baisakh which is the first month of the year. The Bihu dance is the most spectacular aspect of this whole event and is accompanied by Bihu Geet. The celebration mainly has an agrarian basis and can be associated with the cultivation of paddy. Staying in another country away from your friends and family members in India can be hard during Bihu. Bihu gift ideas are a wonderful way of commemorating this occasion even if you are at a great distance.
Bihu celebrations are mainly agricultural in nature and there are a lot of delicacies prepared for this occasion. These include treats like pitha and there is also jolpan served on this day which includes a number of snacks that are generally served for breakfast. The farmers prepare their fields for the farming of paddy and they also pray for a good harvest season. This celebration of Bihu continues further up to seven days and it is thus known as Xaat Bihu. Each of these days is known by different names and they are hence known as Chot Bihu, Goru Bihu, Manuh Bihu, Kutum Bihu, Senehi Bihu, Mela Bihu, and Chera Bihu. These days of festivity are spent by singing Bihu geets and performing Bihu dances which are the best way of celebrating this auspicious occasion. If you are away from your friends and family on this year’s Bihu then you can send unique gifts for them. You will find interesting and attractive Bihu gifts to India here in this premier online gift store. These gifts will be loved by your dear ones in India and they will be the perfect gifts for this occasion.
