Kati Bihu

About Kati Bihu:

• It is celebrated in the state of Assam.
• Kati means to cut and this day marks the time of relocation of rice saplings.
• It is also known as Kongali Bihu. (Kongali means poor)
• There are another two Bihu festivals celebrated in Assam - Bhogali or Magh Bihu is observed in January and Rongali or Bohag Bihu is observed in the month of April. 
• Significance
  • During this month, there are not so many things to eat.
  • They celebrate this festival by lighting the earthen lamps or candles and lit their house with lighting.
  • Lighting diya near Tulsi plant is one of the main part of the festival. They worship Tulsi plant on this auspicious day.
  • People also light a special lamp called "Akash Banti" (Sky candle) in their paddy fields.
  • These lamps are fueled by mustard oil and are kept high on the tip of bamboo poles.
  • People believe that these lighted lamps will guide their ancestors towards heaven.