With reference to Rongali Bihu, consider following statements

1. It is the Assamese new year and spring festival occur in the month of April.
2. In this traditional gamocha woven on handlooms is offered as bihuwan to one's near and dear and also to guests.
3. It is also known to be as Bohag Bihu.

Select the correct statement.

Bihu is the main festival of Assam.It is celebrated three times a year.

• Rongali or Bohag Bihu is observed in April.
• Kongali or Kati Bihu observed in October and Bhogali or Magh Bihu observed in January.
• Rongali or Bohag Bihu is the Assamese new year and spring festival. The Rongali Bihu coincides with Sikh New Year- Baisakhi.
• Men and women in traditional Muga silk (golden silk) attires dance to the rhythm of Bihu tunes and beatings of the bihu dhol (traditional drum) across the State.
• Bihu dance is Assam’s most popular folk dance is performed on this occassion.

By: Shubham Tiwari