Kartik Purnima & Kati Bihu of Assam

To day its Kati Bihu in Assam. Out of three social festival of Assamese origin i.e. Bohag Bihu, Magh Bihu & Kati Bihu, festival Kati Bihu falls on Kartik Purnima (First full moon in the Indian month of Kartika (Oct-Nov). Alike other festival this festival is also observe on change of season & seeding of paddy & new vegetables.We light earthen lamps in the paddy fields & all around our house to welcome good omen. We distribute sweets prepared from rice powder & coconut etc along with prasad & fruits amongst our fellow villagers.

Lighting the lamp for goodwill.

Pray the light ward off darken forces.