- By Nandita Sarma

The Houston Assamese community  celebrated Bhogali Bihu at Kailash and Luku Deka's lovely new home on January 14th.A mini meji was built on the outdoor firepit,surrounded by garlanded "kolpuli".The bihu was started by making offering of  sesame seeds and a variety of pithas and laroos to Agnidevata before the meji was lit.The meji provided warmth and a lovely glow for the folks braving the chill of the evening outdoors.A scrumptious pot luck feast was enjoyed by all.All the traditional dishes  and pithas and laroos that require hours of preparation added to the enjoyment.

Our local "super-athelete" Lohit Datta-Barua completed his sixth marathon  in January.We are very proud of him.

Usha and Hiren Sarma celebrated the Annaprashan ceremony of their grandson Avik on 21st of January.