Bihu-style songs in Assamese with English translations, created to celebrate the vibrant spirit of Bohag Bihu—songs of love, nature, festivity, and youthful joy.
21. Moonlit Bohag
Assamese:
Bohagor xondhiya belit
Junakor ujoni
Tumi moi ekeli
Premor nasoni
English Translation:
On a Bohag evening
With moonlight rising high
You and I stand alone
Dancing love beneath the sky
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22. Bloom of the Kopou Phool
Assamese:
Kopou phoolor mur
Gondhe mor monor tol
Tor xuwal xorir
Xubase bhori jol
English Translation:
The tip of the Kopou flower
Fragrances my quiet heart
Your tender youthful scent
Makes every moment a work of art
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23. Bihu of the Rivers
Assamese:
Xobdo kore Dhansiri
Bihur boliya sur
Tor logot hori jai
Premor ek xurur pur
English Translation:
The Dhansiri hums a tune
In the voice of Bihu’s song
I drift away with you
Where love and rhythms belong
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24. The Swing and the Song
Assamese:
Doror jooloni ghure
Naasoni gaai xur
Botah ure tor naam
Moi xunuw gohi pur
English Translation:
The swing sways wide
As the dancer sings her tune
The breeze hums your name
I listen by the paddy dune
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25. Red Gamosa and Golden Heart
Assamese:
Lal gamusar dore
Bindhe toi mor pran
Bihur xubokholot
Tor naam mor poraan
English Translation:
With the red Gamosa’s thread
I bind my heart to you
In the joy of Bihu's call
Your name feels ever true
With pleasure! Here are more fresh, original Bihu-style songs written in Assamese with English translations, capturing the warmth of Bohag, the charm of rural life, and the essence of love, rhythm, and cultural joy.
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26. The Flute by the Rice Field
Assamese:
Dhaanor pothar majot
Baahi baaje sur
Xuwali tumar hahi
Mor jibonor nur
English Translation:
In the middle of the rice field
A flute plays its tune
Your gentle smile
Becomes my life’s golden boon
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27. Gamosa on the Shoulder
Assamese:
Gamosa gathi loi
Bihur pothot moi
Tor logot xur melai
Gai jaau bihu koi
English Translation:
With Gamosa tied around
I walk the Bihu path today
Joining my tune with yours
Singing Bihu all the way
28. Rain on the Thatched Roof
Assamese:
Jur jur dhoni
Boroxar toloti
Tor logot mor xudho
Bohagor xondhiyati
English Translation:
The gentle patter sounds
On the roof as rain falls down
With you beside me close
In this Bohag evening's gown
29. Heartbeat of the Dhol
Assamese:
Dholor dhoniot
Monore dhak baaje
Tor oxaakhi pale
Jibonor bhonita saaje
English Translation:
In the sound of the dhol
My heart begins to beat
Your glance toward me
Makes life’s rhythm sweet
30. Among the Fireflies
Assamese:
Jonbiri dolise
Gos tolor belit
Tor naamor sur
Monot bajey xonit
English Translation:
Fireflies dance in glow
Under the trees tonight
The melody of your name
Rings in my heart so bright
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