<p>Guwahati: Assam Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma extended greetings to people of the state on the occasion of 'Bhogali Bihu’, beginning from Monday.</p><p>''The festive celebration embodies the spirit of unity, brotherhood and camaraderie, transcending boundaries of caste, creed, religion, and language'', the governor said in a statement.</p>.CAA casts shadow over 'Bhogali Bihu' festival in Assam.<p>‘Bhogali Bihu’ is a vibrant festival of feasting, fun and mutual respect, where 'mejis' (different structures made from hay) play an important role in making the festival unique, he said.</p><p>“As the ‘mejis’ are set on fire and we gather around it, our negative energies are immersed in the flames and we welcome peace, hope and prosperity,” he said.</p><p>He hoped that the celebrations will reaffirm “our connection with nature's bounty and fortify the bonds of unity among us”.</p><p>The chief minister also wished the people on the occasion of 'Uruka' (the community feasting), which will be held tonight.</p>.<p>“As the festive spirit sweeps through the heart of everyone in Assam, I call upon all to spend time with their parents and loved ones and share the joy of Bhogali,” Sarma said in a post on X.</p><p>The three-day 'Magh' or 'Bhogali Bihu' festival marks the end of the harvesting season and bountiful granaries.</p>
<p>Guwahati: Assam Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma extended greetings to people of the state on the occasion of 'Bhogali Bihu’, beginning from Monday.</p><p>''The festive celebration embodies the spirit of unity, brotherhood and camaraderie, transcending boundaries of caste, creed, religion, and language'', the governor said in a statement.</p>.CAA casts shadow over 'Bhogali Bihu' festival in Assam.<p>‘Bhogali Bihu’ is a vibrant festival of feasting, fun and mutual respect, where 'mejis' (different structures made from hay) play an important role in making the festival unique, he said.</p><p>“As the ‘mejis’ are set on fire and we gather around it, our negative energies are immersed in the flames and we welcome peace, hope and prosperity,” he said.</p><p>He hoped that the celebrations will reaffirm “our connection with nature's bounty and fortify the bonds of unity among us”.</p><p>The chief minister also wished the people on the occasion of 'Uruka' (the community feasting), which will be held tonight.</p>.<p>“As the festive spirit sweeps through the heart of everyone in Assam, I call upon all to spend time with their parents and loved ones and share the joy of Bhogali,” Sarma said in a post on X.</p><p>The three-day 'Magh' or 'Bhogali Bihu' festival marks the end of the harvesting season and bountiful granaries.</p>