Other Fairs and Festivals
Various tribes and communities of Assam have their own festivals, which add to the colour and charm of the state. Some of them are Kherai Puja of Bodos, Baikhu and Pharkantis of Rabhas, Ali-ai-ligang and Parag of Mising, Sagra-misawa wansawa and Laghun of Tiwas, Me-Dem-Mehfi of Ahoms and Chomangkan of Karbis.

Ambubasi Mela
This festival is organised every year during monsoon period at the Kamakhya temple of Guwahati . The fair attracts thousands of devotees from all over the nation. Ambubasi is closely related to the Tantrik rituals that are performed during this festival. The legend associated with the fair is that this period comes during menstrual cycle of Goddess Kamakhya. On the occasion, the temple remains close for first three days and devotees can worship the Goddess only on the fourth day.

Jonbeel Mela
Jonbeel of Jagiroad is host to one of the most spectacular and popular fairs in Assam . Come winter and tribes & communities like Tiwa, Karbi, Khasi, Jaintia come down with their products for this Mela. This is perhaps the only fair in India where barter system is still alive. A big market is organised during this fair and people from various tribes and communities exchange their products. But before the fair opens fire worship or Agni Puja is performed. Another interesting feature is that the King of Tiwa tribe collects taxes from his subjects. Colourful dances and music mark the fair. The whole atmosphere is swinging with fun and joy. Mutual understanding and harmonious living is the message of the fair.

Baishagu
In the month of Baishakh , Baishagu is celebrated. This festival is riot of colours and merriment. Baishagu begins with the worship of cow. Second day of the festival coincides with Bohag, first day of the Assamese almanac. It is from this day that the actual merriments start. Lord Shiva is worshipped. At the close of festival community prayer is offered at a particular place called 'Garjasali'.

Bohaggiyo Bishu
Unrestricted joy, merriment and fun accompany the Bohaggiyo festival that is celebrated during mid-April at a stretch for seven days. The term Bishu can be understood as 'Bi' means extreme and 'Su' means rejoicing. This festival is mainly celebrated by the Deoris. It is commonly believed that this festival comes on Sankranti day but observations prove this is not a fixed rule. But the festivals begin on Wednesday and it is initiated by Than Puja. Every fourth year a buffalo is sacrificed. This sacrifice is in place of the traditional human sacrifice. Deodhani dance and Husori or carol songs are the main attractions of the festival.