Guwahati, Jan. 12 -- Students and teachers of Assam Jatiya Bidyalay in Guwahati celebrated the pre-Magh Bihu festival on Monday.

Following traditional rituals, students, teachers of the institution burnt Meji and offered prayers to the God of Fire (Agni) for prosperity.

Meji is the key part of Magh Bihu celebration, which is made of bamboo, leaves and thatch.

Secretary, Assam Jatiya Bidyalay Management Committee Dr Narayan Sharma said, "In Assam we celebrate pre-Bhogali Bihu in the month of January. This is a very popular festival here for all the communities living in the state. In our school, from the very beginning, we have been trying to showcase this festival and we wish to show our culture and get our students acquainted with dif...