| BOHAGGIYO
BISHU |
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| Celebrated In
: Assam |
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| Celebrated by
: Deoris |
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| In the month
of : April |
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| Main
Attractions : Deodhani Dance and Husori or Carol Song party |
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| The most
fascinating spring festival of the Deoris. The Deoris are one of the four divisions of the
'Chutiyas', which are believed to have been members of the great y race. The term 'Bishu'
might have originated from the Chutiya word 'Bishu'. "Bi" means extreme and
"Su" means 'rejoicing'. |
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A Weeklong
Celebration
Like all other springtime tribal festivals, Bohagiyo Bishu is also observed during
mid-April at a stretch for seven days with unrestricted joy and merrymaking. It is to be
observed that Deori Bihus do not always fall on the Sankranti day. A 'Than Puja' must
precede the Bihus and evidently it must start on Wednesday.. |
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The Ritual
There is also much socio-religious significance and arrangements to be made before the
puja. Once in every four years a white buffalo is sacrificed, which is considered as a
substitute for the traditional human sacrifice. The Deodhani dance forms the most
important and significant part of the festival. 'Husori' or Carol Song party is the main
attraction. Lakhimpur, Dibrugarh, Sibsagar, and Nagaon are the places, which are the
centre of attraction during celebration of this festival. |
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