Bhogali Bihu in Assam loses its charm because of ban on bulbuli fights

January is a festive season in Assam with the end of the harvest season. But, the Bhogali Bihu has lost its charm due to ban on the traditional 'Bulbuli fights' (nightingale fights) at the Haigriva Madhav temple in Assam's Hajo township. The ban has been imposed by the Supreme Court on animal fights.
This has been reported in thestatesman.com dated 20 January 2017.

Bhogali Bihu, also known as Magh Bihu, was celebrated on January 15, which usually coincides with Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Lohri festivals in other parts of the country - these are all festivals to celebrate the end of the harvest season.
People have been engaged for generations in catching and training the nightingales or Bulbuls -- as the bird is commonly known in other parts of India -- for the unique event. The ban has not only robbed their bread and butter but has also taken away the sheen from the festival. There is no documented history about when Bulbuli fights started, but, old-timers believe that it was started between 1744 and 1751 by the Ahom King Swargadeo Pramatta Singha during his rule.


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