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MAGH BIHU

1. The Uruka happens to be an important aspect of Magh Bihu. Give an


elaborate account of the celebrations associated with Uruka. (2020)
Ans: Magh Bihu is one of the most important festivals of Assam. It is the
post-harvest winter festival celebrated by the Assamese people in the month of
Magh. Magh Bihu is also known as 'Bhogali Bihu'.

Uruka or the Bihu eve happens to be an important aspect of Magh Bihu. The
womenfolk prepare various food items viz. ' chira', 'pitha', 'laru', 'curd' and so on for
the next day. The Uruka is not a one-day affair as fuel, fish and meat are to be
collected. In tribal societies, tribal women indulge in brewing rice beer, usually
undistilled, which takes four to five days to get matured during winter.

The young boys build a temple-like structure in a field called 'meji' with green
bamboo, dried banana leaves, and hay. Moreover, a hut-like structure known as
'bhelaghar' is also constructed. The cowherds sometimes pass the night in Bhelaghar
warming themselves by a fire. They also feast on the vegetable stolen from the
villager's garden and the eatables given to them.

This Uruka festival can be celebrated as a family affair or communal.

1. What does the term Domahi means? What do people usually have for lunch on that day?
(2019)
Ans: The word Domahi means the junction of two months.
On the 'Domahi' or 'Sankranti' people do not take the usual rice and curry for their lunch
instead they take various food items like chira, pitha, laru, curd and so on.

2. How is the delicacy 'Sunga-pitha' prepared? (2019)


Ans: 'Sunga-pitha' is a type of pitha which is made from moist rice powder put in a green
bamboo tube and roasted in the fire. The ingredient mixed with the powder used to be salt
but now-a-days some people prefer a sweet variety.

In upper Assam, the people make 'Sunga-saul'(another name of sunga pitha) which is made
from the sticky bora rice steamed in a bamboo tube. When it is done, the sticky roll is made
into pieces and eaten mixed with milk and gur.

3. What are the different sports held on the occasion of Magh Bihu or Maghar Domahi?
(2020)
Ans: The different sports held on the occasion of Magh Bihu or Maghar Domahi are
wrestling, racing, jumping, buffalo fighting, egg fighting.

10. What is the importance of 'Meji' and 'Bhelaghar' built for Magh Bihu?
Ans: The 'Meji' and 'Bhelaghar' bear a great significance in Magh Bihu. The young boys build
a temple-like structure called 'meji' in fields with green bamboo, dried banana leaves and
hay. 'Bhelaghar', a hut-like structure constructed and the cowherds sometimes pass the night
in a 'bhelaghar' warming themselves by a fire. They also feast on the vegetables stolen from
the villagers' garden and the eatables given to them.

9. How does the womenfolk prepare for the celebration of 'Uruka'?


Ans: On the day of 'Uruka' womenfolk prepare various food items like 'chira', 'pitha', 'laru',
'curd', and so on. In tribal societies, tribal women indulge in brewing rice beer, usually,
undistilled which takes four to five days to get matured during winter.

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