At a time when people of the state are celebrating Manuh Bihu on the first day of ‘Bohag’, the people of Majuli celebrated ‘Buka Bihu’ across different Satras of the island district.

The Satras or Vaisnaviate monasteries celebrate Buka Bihu by playing in the mud. The saints regard mud as a symbol of peace and believe that it helps in keeping various skin diseases at bay.

Centric to Satras, people across the river island Majuli celebrated ‘Buka Bihu’. ‘Buka Khel’ is a 366-year-old tradition followed by the saints of the Auniati Satra.

The Buka Khel is organized at the Satra premises following traditions. The saints enjoy by applying mud on each other in a playful manner.

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