Assam observes Kati Bihu, also known as Kongali Bihu on Friday. Kati Bihu is celebrated during the relocation of the rice sapling during the month of October.

It iscelebrated on the Sankranti of Ahin and Kati Assamesecalendar months and is the second Bihu in the Assamese calendar. Earthenlamps are lit before Tulsi plants at homes and in paddy fields.

Likethe other Bihus, this is also linked to agriculture and marks the periodwhen granaries are running low and farmers work hard in the fields for a goodharvest.

Kati Bihu is observed among the Assamese community by lighting an earthen lamp on the farm with a branch of rice plant so that people do not suffer from a shortage of food.

Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal wished the people on the occasion and prayed for a good harvest.