Famous for its myriad colours and merriment,
'Baishagu' is generally celebrated by the Bodo Kacharis during mid April. It
is the most cherished festival of the Bodo tribe. The Bodos also celebrate it
as a springtime festival at the advent of the new year.
The first day begins with worship of the cow. The next day which synchronises
with the first day of the month of 'Bohag' of the Assamese almanac, the actual
merriment begins with the young people of each household reverentialy bowing
down to their parents and elders. The supreme deity 'Bathou' or Lord Shiva
is worshipped during the festival by offering chicken and rice beer.
In the Baishagu dance there is no age or sex bar, all are welcome to join in.
The traditional musical instruments that are used in this dance festival are
'Khum' (drum), 'Jotha' (Manjari), 'Khawbang' (Taal), 'Gogona' (Mouth-organ)
and 'Siphung' (Flute) etc. It is also customary at the time of closure of the
Baishagu festival to offer community prayers at a particular place called 'Garjasali'.
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