Assam- Bhogali Bihu

In Assam the festival is called as Bhogali Bihu, or Magha Bihu, which is celebrated for two days. In the first day called as Uruka, young men construct ‘mejis’ with bamboo and wood pieces in farmland A community feast is held on the Uruka night, which includes fish delicacies. The next day, which is the Magh Bihu, the ‘meji’ is lit and the ashes of the meji are scattered on the farmlands to increase fertility.

Andhra Pradesh- Bhogi Pongal

Sankranti is a four day festival in Andhra Pradesh with Bhogi festival in first day, Sankranti or Pongal in the second day, Kanuma third and Mukkanuma, the final day. ‘Pongali’, a dish prepared from recent rice harvest will be made on Sankranti day. The ‘Arselu’ or ‘Sankranti appm’ is a special sweet delicacy made on that day. The highlight of the day is charity or alms giving where people used to share whatever they have with other people.