1. An elderly couple in Bongaigaon finds solace and joy in celebrating Rongali Bihu.
2. Rongali Bihu marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year, embraced with fervor.
3. Festivities unfold amidst verdant landscapes and vibrant Assamese culture in Bongaigaon.
Guwahati, April 14: In the heart of Assam, amidst the verdant landscapes and vibrant culture, an elderly couple in Bongaigaon finds solace and joy in commemorating the auspicious festival of Rongali Bihu.
This traditional celebration heralds the onset of the Assamese New Year, embraced with fervor and gusto throughout the region.
As dawn breaks on the first day of Bohag, the Assamese month corresponding to mid-April, the air resonates with the melodious strains of Bihu songs, and the scent of freshly harvested crops wafts through the air.
In a serene village nestled amid rolling hills, the elderly duo eagerly readies themselves for the festivities ahead. For them, Rongali Bihu embodies not just the dawn of a New Year but a reaffirmation of their love, companionship, and shared heritage.
With weathered faces reflecting a lifetime of experiences, the couple epitomizes enduring love and solidarity.
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Despite the challenges they’ve encountered over the years, their spirits remain unbroken, and their affection for one another blossoms like the vibrant flowers adorning their courtyard during Bihu.
As the day progresses, the elderly woman, clad in traditional Assamese attire, surprises her husband with a meticulously handcrafted Bihuwan, a traditional Assamese scarf intricately adorned with motifs.
More than a mere gift, the Bihuwan woven with threads of love and nostalgia serves as a poignant reminder of their shared memories and journey together.
Moved by his wife’s heartfelt gesture, the elderly man envelops her in a warm embrace, tears of joy and gratitude welling up in his eyes.
In that fleeting moment, amid the revelry and rhythmic beats of the dhol, time seems suspended as they bask in the warmth of their affection and the rich tapestry of Bihu customs.
For the elderly couple, Rongali Bihu transcends mere festivity; it is a celebration of life itself—a time to cherish the bonds of family, community, and tradition that have sustained them through the trials of time.
As they immerse themselves in the cadence of Bohag festivities, their hearts resonate with the essence of Bihu, reaffirming their belief in love, resilience, and the enduring allure of Assamese culture.
