Bhogali Bihu, or as popularly known Magh Bihu, heralds the end of the harvesting season in Assam

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This festival is celebrated in the Assamese month of Magh which falls on the month of January commences a time of feasting together with friends and family

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To celebrate Magh Bihu, the Assamese people prepare varieties of pithas and larus as snacks in such huge quantities that its stocks lasts almost for a month.

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Some types of pithas and larus made and consumed in a large scale in Assamese households during Bhogali Bihu are-

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Narikol Pitha

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Til Pitha

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Tel Pitha

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Narikol Laru

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Til Laru

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Bhogali Bihu, or as popularly known Magh Bihu, heralds the end of the harvesting season in Assam

This festival is celebrated in the Assamese month of Magh which falls on the month of January commences a time of feasting together with friends and family

To celebrate Magh Bihu, the Assamese people prepare varieties of pithas and larus as snacks in such huge quantities that its stocks lasts almost for a month.

Some types of pithas and larus made and consumed in a large scale in Assamese households during Bhogali Bihu are-

Narikol Pitha

A roasted rice pancake stuffed with a delicious coconut filling, Narikol Pitha is widely made and consumed in Assamese households on the occasion of Magh Bihu.

Til Pitha

The technique of preparing Til Pitha is same as that of Narikol Pitha but the stuffing used is a mixture of roasted sesame seeds and jaggery

Tel Pitha

Ghila Pitha or Tel Pitha is made by preparing a batter of rice flour, all-purpose flour, melted jaggery, salt and baking soda and then deep frying it in oil

Narikol Laru

One of the most popular types of Larus enjoyed on Magh Bihu is the Narikol Laru which is prepared with the help of coconut, milk and sugar.

Til Laru

Besides Narikol Laru, another type of Larus that is highly enjoyed during Magh Bihu is Til Laru. which is prepared with the help of melted jaggery and roasted, finely grinded sesame seeds

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