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Assam is a land of fairs
and festivals. Most of
the festivals celebrated
in Assam characterize
the spirit of accommodation
and togetherness in the
diverse faith and belief
of her inhabitants. This
perfect fusion of heritage
of her numerous races
has made Assam the home
of the most colorful festivals
reflecting the true spirit,
tradition and lifestlye
of the people of Assam.
The major festivals celebrated
in Assam are Bihu, Baishagu,
Ali-Ai-Ligang, Baikho,
Rongker, Rajini Gabra
Harni Gabra, Bohaggiyo
Bishu, Ambubashi Mela
and Jonbill Mela and so
on.
The people of Assam also
celebrate Holi, Durga
Puja, Diwali, Swaraswati
Puja, Lakshmi Puja, Kali
Puja, Idd, Muharram, Me-Dam-Me-Phi,
the birth and death anniversaries
of Vaishnava Saints Srimanta
Sankardev and Madhabdev.
The tribals of Assam
have their own colourful
festivals like the Kherai
Puja of the Bodos, the
Baikhu and Pharkantis
of the Rabhas, Ali-ai-ligang
and Parag of the Mishing
tribe, the Sagra-misawa
wansawa and laghun of
the Tiwas.
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