Kati Bihu

It is one of the three types of Bihu which are celebrated annually in the Indian North-eastern state of Assam.

• The other two being the Rongali Bihu in April and Bhogali Bihu in January.
• Kongali Bihu is also known as Kati Bihu as it falls on the Assamese month of Kati.
• The cattle are also fed with pithas.

Background

• The word ‘Bihu’ has been derived from the Deori (a Boro-Garo language) word Bisu which means "excessive joy."
• The original form of Bihu continues among the Chutias, Sonowal Kacharis and Deoris.
• These groups, known as Sadiyal Kacharis were associated with the historical Kingdom of Sadiya. ....