The celebration heralds the shifting of the rice crop and the start of the season of new harvest. An observation of service, penance, and the desire for a better future, Kati Bihu

The plant is washed and set on a “Tulsi Bheti,” an earthen platform, for the family’s welfare and a successful harvest, offerings and prayers are presented to the goddess Tulsi.

The plant is washed and set on a “Tulsi Bheti,” an earthen platform, for the family’s welfare and a successful harvest, offerings and prayers are presented to the goddess Tulsi.

Throughout the entire month of Kati, this formal process continues. In the courtyard, close to the revered Tulsi plant, the lamp is lit.

Throughout the entire month of Kati, this formal process continues. In the courtyard, close to the revered Tulsi plant, the lamp is lit.

Farmers ‘Akaxh Banti’ a particular kind of lamp, on the paddy fields. The tips of these tall bamboo poles are where these mustard oil lamps are positioned.

Farmers ‘Akaxh Banti’ a particular kind of lamp, on the paddy fields. The tips of these tall bamboo poles are where these mustard oil lamps are positioned.

The granaries are typically empty and there isn’t much to eat at this time of year, earning Kati Bihu the nickname “Poor” or “Kongali''.

It usually occurs in the middle of October and is marked by a solemn atmosphere

It usually occurs in the middle of October and is marked by a solemn atmosphere

Kati Bihu revolves around rice harvesting

Kati Bihu revolves around rice harvesting

Kati Bihu is a solemn celebration of our roots and our dependence on the earth for food. Assam residents use vacations to visit family and eat together.

The day of Kati bihu links us to our ancestors as we prepare the route from our fields to our house to bring them home.

The day of Kati bihu links us to our ancestors as we prepare the route from our fields to our house to bring them home.

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