Bihu dance is the most famous folk dance of Assam and it is literally the soul of the celebrations of Bohag Bihu

Bihu dance is the most famous folk dance of Assam and it is literally the soul of the celebrations of Bohag Bihu

Here are 10 beautiful things that make up the attire of a female Bihu dancer

Here are 10 beautiful things that make up the attire of a female Bihu dancer

1. Kopou Phool The foxtail orchid, locally known as Kopou Phool, which is the state flower of Assam is used as a hair accessory by a Bihu dancer for beautifying their hair buns

1. Kopou Phool The foxtail orchid, locally known as Kopou Phool, which is the state flower of Assam is used as a hair accessory by a Bihu dancer for beautifying their hair buns

2. Lahori Gogona A traditional type of jaw harp, the Lahori Gogona is used by a Bihu dancer to produce music and also used by them as a hair accessory by tucking in the middle of their hair buns

2. Lahori Gogona A traditional type of jaw harp, the Lahori Gogona is used by a Bihu dancer to produce music and also used by them as a hair accessory by tucking in the middle of their hair buns

3. Full Sleeved Red Blouse As Bihu songs are used to express love towards nature or beloved ones, red colour which is the hue of love is prominently used and the clothing is full of bright red colours

3. Full Sleeved Red Blouse As Bihu songs are used to express love towards nature or beloved ones, red colour which is the hue of love is prominently used and the clothing is full of bright red colours

4. Muga Mekhela Chadar A rare and expensive silk which is exclusive only to Assam is Muga and the traditional garment called Mekhela Chadar made out of it is flaunted with pride by Bihu dancers

4. Muga Mekhela Chadar A rare and expensive silk which is exclusive only to Assam is Muga and the traditional garment called Mekhela Chadar made out of it is flaunted with pride by Bihu dancers

5. Earrings Bihu dancers beautify themselves with traditional Assamese earrings like thuriya, jaapi, lukaparo etc

5. Earrings Bihu dancers beautify themselves with traditional Assamese earrings like thuriya, jaapi, lukaparo etc

6. Necklaces Traditional Assamese necklaces are worn in large numbers by Bihu dancers ranging from junbiri, dhol, jaapi, pepa, keru, lukaparo etc

6. Necklaces Traditional Assamese necklaces are worn in large numbers by Bihu dancers ranging from junbiri, dhol, jaapi, pepa, keru, lukaparo etc

7. Gamkharu Among the many types of Assamese jewellery flaunted by Bihu dancers, Gamkharu is the unique one mandatorily worn by all which is a long bracelet made mostly of silver

7. Gamkharu Among the many types of Assamese jewellery flaunted by Bihu dancers, Gamkharu is the unique one mandatorily worn by all which is a long bracelet made mostly of silver

8. Red Bindi The beautiful traditional attire of a Bihu dancer is incomplete without the presence of a large red bindi on the forehead

8. Red Bindi The beautiful traditional attire of a Bihu dancer is incomplete without the presence of a large red bindi on the forehead

9. Jethuka Mehendi, locally known as jethuka, is applied by Bihu dancers to beautify their hands

9. Jethuka Mehendi, locally known as jethuka, is applied by Bihu dancers to beautify their hands

10. Smile A dance always remains bad without the presence of a smile and it is shown with pride by the Bihu dancers

10. Smile A dance always remains bad without the presence of a smile and it is shown with pride by the Bihu dancers

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