37. HS2nd Yr- Magh Bihu or Maghor Domahi (25)

1. Who is the author of Magh bihu or Maghor domahi?
Ans:- Dr. Praphulladatta Goswami is the author of Magh bihu or Maghor Domahi.

2. In which part of Assam Magh bihu has a stronger hold?
Ans:- Magh bihu has a stronger hold in Lower Assam.

3. What is the meaning of Domahi?
Ans:- Domahi means the junction or meeting or intersection of two months.

4. What is the Bihu eve known as?
Ans:- The Bihu eve is known as Uruka.

5. What is the meaning of eve?
Ans:- The day or evening before a religious festival or any important event is called as the eve.

6. What is mah-karai?
Ans:- Mah-karai is a dish made of roasted rice, black gram, sesame and pieces of ginger. It is a special dish made on the occasion of uruka.

7. Which tribe of Assam is most numerous?
Ans:- The Kacharis is the most numerous tribe in Assam.

8. Who is the chief god of the Kacharis?
Ans:- Bathou is the chief god of the Kacharis.

9. In which session is Kati Bihu generally held?
Ans:- Kati Bihu is generally held in Autumn.

10. What is the Tulasi plant symbolic of?
Ans:- The Tulasi plant is symbolic of Vrinda who was one of the devotees of Krishna.

11. In which month is Magh Bihu celebrated?
Ans:- Magh Bihu is celebrated in the month of January.

12. What is the other name of Magh Bihu?
Ans:- Bhogali Bihu is the other name of Magh Bihu.

13. What is the night before Magh Bihu called?
Ans:- The night before Magh Bihu is called Uruka.

14. What are the temple shaped structures called?
Ans:- The temple shaped structures are called Mejis.

15. What is the hut like structure called?
Ans:- The hut like structures are called Belaghor.

16. What is the meaning of Kongali?
Ans:- Kongali indicates that barns are empty and food availability is limited.

17. What is Magh Bihu?
Ans:- Magh Bihu or Bhogali Bihu is a harvest festival of Assam. It marks the end of the harvesting season. It is observed on the first day of Magh month.

18. What is Uruka?
Ans:- Uruka is celebrated in Assam on January 13th every year, the night before Magh Bihu. The festival is dedicated to the Hindu God Agni.

19. What are Mejis made up of?
Ans:- Mejis are made of hay, dry grass and leaves which is lit up by the eldest member of the family. Various foods like coconut and betelnuts are offered to meji before it is set on fire.

20. What are the games observed during Magh Bihu?
Ans:- The indigenous games or sports observed during Magh Bihu are wrestling, racing, jumping, buffalo fighting and egg fighting. Community fishing in the wetlands are also seen. Martial games, swordplay and javelin throwing were also popular earlier.

21. Where from is 'Magh Bihu' extracted?
Ans:- 'Magh Bihu' is extracted from the book 'Festivals of India ' by Praphulladatta Goswami.

22. Who is the chief god of the Kacharis?
Ans:- Bathou is the chief god of the Kacharis.

23. How do the women prepare for the celebration of Uruka?
Ans:- On Uruka, the eve of Bihu which is very important women folk prepare chira, pita, laru, curd, etc for the next day. They gather fuel and get fish from ponds or streams. They prepare meat too. The ethnic or tribal women prepare undistilled rice beer.

24. What is the importance of the Meji and Belaghar built for Magh Bihu?
Ans:- Meji and Belaghar are the structures built in the fields for Magh Bihu. Mejis are temple-like structures and Bhelaghars are hut-like structures. They are made with green bamboo, dried banana leaves and hay. The next day, at the inception of dawn, the mejis and bhelaghars are set ablaze. The ashes and half-burnt sticks are scattered in the fields and among fruit trees to increase fertility.

25. How is the influence of Vaishnavism in the celebration of Magh Bihu?
Ans:- The session of hymn singing accompanying kettledrums and large cymbals shows the influence of Vaishnavism im the celebration of Magh Bihu. This takes place soon after the mejis and bhelaghars are set on fire. The part of hymn singing is a noted feature of the month of Magh.

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