Kati Bihu, a popular Assamese festival, deeply rooted in the state’s agrarian culture, celebrates the bond between farmers, nature, and faith. Also known as Kongali Bihu, is one of Assam’s three major Bihu festivals, observed in the Assamese month of Kati (mid-October). It marks the time when paddy fields begin to grow, and people light earthen lamps near the sacred Tulsi plant to seek blessings for a good harvest.
Governor Acharya in a post on X said he prayed before the holy Tulsi for the well-being of Assam’s people and wished that the lamps lit during the festival “illuminate the Assamese society.”
“May the earthen lamp lit before the Tulsi plant illuminate the Assamese society. May the verdant fields bring prosperity for the farmers of the state,” the governor was seen posting on X.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah too sent his wishes, praying for the prosperity of all residents of Assam. BJP president JP Nadda extended greetings, saying the festival brings “new hope, prosperity, and good health” to every home. “My heartfelt greetings to all my sisters and brothers of Assam on the auspicious occasion of 'Kati Bihu'. May this festival fill every home with new hope, prosperity and good health,” the BJP national president said.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasised that Kati Bihu reflects gratitude to farmers and reinforces the people’s connection with nature. “This evening, people of Assam will light a diya before Maa Tulsi to pray for a bountiful harvest and everyone’s well-being,” he said.
Sarma thanked Shah and Nadda for their greetings and said that farmers in Assam are thriving with the blessings of Goddess Kamakhya and the support of the central government. He added that the state is moving towards self-reliance in agriculture, focusing on growth and sustainability.
