Bodo Festivals: Khathi Phwrbw, Mainao Phwrbw, and Wngkham Gwrlwi Janai

Today, during Khathi Phwrbw and Mainao Phwrbw, earthen lamps are lit in paddy fields. A Mainao borainai ritual is performed at the community Bathou thansali, extending to douri’s bakhri and the families of Bathouarians in the village.

The wngkham gwrlwi janai is a Bodo ceremony observed in the month of Aghan, traditionally involving a salami offering at the family Bathou. With the reformation of Gudi Bathou into Phwsabnai Bathou, this ceremony has evolved into a festival celebrated by Phwsabnai Bathouarians on the 9th of Aghan, featuring community celebrations at the Bathou thansali with colorful programs.

Similar to bwisagu, the domasi was celebrated without women's participation historically. However, Phwsabnai Bathouarians now celebrate it inclusively, with women also taking part. The belagur is also arranged and set on fire. The community Bathou thansali is cleaned, and prayers and singing are performed with traditional instruments like kham, serja, jotha, siphung, harmonium, and jabsring.