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Kati Bihu

Assamese, statewide · Assam

When: early October, at the standing-crop stage
Who: Assamese, statewide
Where: Assam
Gateway: Guwahati

What it is

The festival

The austere Bihu: lamps are lit in fields and tulsi plants to protect the standing crop. A quiet, devotional counterpart to the other two Bihus.

Attending

How visitors fit in

A household and village observance; travel through Assam in early October and you will see the field lamps at night.

Around it

Plan around Kati Bihu

Assam in October → Assam travel guide →

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