Magh Bihu or Bhogali Bihu: These festivals are celebrated when the harvesting is over. It is a harvest festival. On the eve of Bihu day, called “Uruka”, women prepare rice cakes and other refreshments. The most significant part of this day is the building of ‘Meji’ and feasting at night. The whole night is spent in feasting, merry - making dancing and singing.

Kati Bihu or Kangali Bihu: These festivals are celebrated at the time when paddy seedlings begin to grow. In the evenings, offerings are made to the ‘Tulsi’ plant. Little earthen lamps (’Diyas’) are lighted at its feet and puja’s are offered to God for improved yield of crops.
The significance of this Bihu is more in the villages, where farmers go to their respective fields and light “Akash-Banti” or ’sky-lamp’ hanging from a tall bamboo, to ward off pests and other insects.

The Brahmaputra Festival: The Brahmaputra Beach Festival of Assam is organised by the Assam Boat Racing & Rowing Association, Guwahati to encourage tourists to visit Assam. The festival is celebrated every year on the sandy beach of the mighty river Brahmaputra in association with Tourism Department, Govt. of Assam.

The Brahmaputra Beach Festival of Assam presents various colourful cultural activities and adventure sports every year. There are fairs at the venue. The stalls at the venue displays and sell products bearing the signs of traditional craftsmanship. You can try your hand in various adventure sport activities, organized on the beaches of the Brahmaputra.

Manasa Festival: Manasa festival is celebrated at the Kamakshya Temple in honour of the Snake goddess.

Assam Tea Festival: The Assam Tea Festival is celebrated with events in various parts of the state.