GUWAHATI, Oct 16 - Kati Bihu, also known as Kongali Bihu, will be observed across the State tomorrow.
A pre-harvest festival marked by austerity, Kati Bihu is observed on the last day of Assamese Aahin month. The occasion will be marked by lighting of earthen lamps in houses, paddy fields and bhoral ghars (granary), and in front of the sacred tulsi plant.
Governor Prof Jagdish Mukhi and Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today extended their greetings to the people on the occasion of Kati Bihu.
In their statements, the Governor and Chief Minister said that the festival would strengthen the ties of brotherhood and fraternity among the masses and through its observance the people would be blessed with a good harvest this year despite challenges like COVID-19 and floods.