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Detailed explanation-1: -Bihu is a set of three important Assamese festivals in the Indian state of Assam – ‘Rongali’ or ‘Bohag Bihu’ observed in April, ‘Kongali’ or ‘Kati Bihu’ observed in October, and ‘Bhogali’ or ‘Magh Bihu’ observed in January. The Rongali Bihu is the most important of the three, celebrating spring festival.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bohag Bihu or Rongali Bihu is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam and it marks the end of the harvesting season in the region. Bihu is observed on the first day of Magh month as per Bengali Panjika. Magh Bihu is the Assam celebration of Sankranti and the celebrations last for a week.

Detailed explanation-3: -The new year starts with the month ‘Bohag’. This is the reason why Rongali Bihu is also called ‘Bohag Bihu’. The word ‘Rongali’ is derived from ‘Rong’ which means Happiness and celebrations. So this festival represent happiness of the society.