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.”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.
‘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.