Festival

The town of Howly in Barpeta  is preparing for the grand 98th Howly Raas Mahotsav , one of Assam’s most loved cultural and spiritual festivals. This year, the celebration becomes even more exciting as popular singer Niraaj Sridhar is set to perform on the final day , adding a star-studded musical finale to the event. Along with divine devotion and cultural heritage, the festival also features a special donation coupon drive where lucky participants stand a chance to win a Lan

Nalbari is preparing to host one of Assam’s most cherished cultural festivals — the 92nd Nalbari Raas Mahotsav , scheduled from November 5 to November 17, 2025 , at the historic Sri Sri Harimandir . This 13-day celebration remains a symbol of devotion, tradition, and artistic excellence, drawing thousands of visitors every year. The Nalbari Raas Mahotsav is deeply rooted in Assam's cultural and spiritual heritage, celebrating the divine tales of Lord Krishna  through art, per

Chhath Puja, once confined largely to the plains of Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh, has now found a devoted following in Assam. Over the past few years, the festival of the Sun God has taken root in cities like Guwahati, Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, and Karbi Anglong , transforming the ghats and riverbanks of Assam into vibrant centres of faith and celebration. In Guwahati, thousands of devotees now gather every year along the banks of the Brahmaputra to perform the even

Majuli, the world’s largest river island, is all set to turn into a musical pilgrimage once again — but this year, with deeper emotion and meaning. The Majuli Music Festival 2025 , now scheduled for 19th–21st December , will pay a heartfelt tribute to Zubeen Garg , the legendary artist whose voice defined generations and gave Assamese music its contemporary soul. The Island That Breathes Music Set amidst the tranquil currents of the Brahmaputra, Majuli  isn’t just a venue — i

From the outside, Silchar — the buzzing cultural capital of Southern Assam and the pride of Barak Valley — looks like it’s living its brightest Diwali and Kali Puja season in years. Every street glows with lights, every lane hums with devotion. Rows of diyas flicker in harmony as bustling markets and crowds of pandal-hoppers turn the town into a living canvas of colour, faith, and festivity. With over 300 Kali Puja pandals  spread across the town, the scale of celebration in

When October drapes Assam in soft sunlight and long shadows, the air in the villages changes. The fields turn a lush green, the skies look calmer, and from afar, you might catch the faint glimmer of tiny flames flickering across the paddies. This is Kati Bihu  — the quietest of Assam’s three Bihus — a festival that doesn’t celebrate harvest or plenty, but the pause in between . The Season of Lean Hope Kati Bihu arrives when the young paddy is still growing and the barns are n

Guwahati, October 2025 — The city came alive this Durga Puja as Radio Mirchi Guwahati  turned the spotlight on creativity, devotion, and...

Guwahati, October 2025: This Durga Puja marked the first without Assam’s beloved Zubeen Garg, yet his presence was deeply felt. Known for...