2025年2月22日 · Moh-Juj is a traditional adventure sport held in Assam on the occasion of Magh Bihu. It's a social event where people watch and enjoy the fight between two buffaloes arranged in a controlled setup. Let's explore more about Moh Juj.

2024年1月20日 · Context: The Assam Government reinstated the traditional buffalo fight (Moh-Juj) after a nine-year hiatus, following a Supreme Court ban on similar events in Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. The event, held in Ahotguri, Nagaon district, aimed to …

2024年1月19日 · Recently, the traditional buffalo fight (Moh-Juj), an integral Bihu celebration of Assam, was revived after nine years. The Assam Government revived a traditional bird-fight ‘Bulbul fight’ which was banned by the high court in 2016.

2025年1月9日 · Buffalo fights, locally known as "Moh Juj", have long been an integral part of Assam's cultural heritage, particularly during the Magh Bihu festival. The tradition dates back nearly 200 years, when it was first institutionalized by the 30th Ahom king, Swargadeo Rudra Singha, at Rangghar, the Ahom capital in Sibsagar.

2025年1月12日 · Buffalo fights, or moh-juj, are deeply ingrained in Assam’s traditions and culture, celebrated with fervour during the Magh Bihu festival. Beyond its cultural significance, moh-juj has also been a source of financial benefit for many.

2024年1月22日 · About Moh-Juj: The traditional buffalo fight in Assam, known as 'Moh-Juj', is a significant cultural event during the Magh Bihu celebrations. Background: The practice, which has been a part of Assamese culture since the Ahom rule, was halted in 2014 following a Supreme Court order that raised concerns about the injuries sustained by the animals ...

2024年1月22日 · The Assam Government has recently revived the traditional buffalo fight (Moh-Juj), which had been halted for nine years following the Supreme Court’s ban on Tamil Nadu’s Jallikattu and bullock cart races in Maharashtra. What is Moh-Juj? It was introduced to Assamese culture by 30th Ahom king Swargadeo Rudra Singha about 200 years ago. 1.

Moh-Juj, or buffalo fights, are a traditional event in Assam, India, deeply rooted in cultural heritage. Recently, after a nine-year hiatus, these fights were revived as part of the Magh Bihu celebration in Ahotguri, Nagaon District. The revival comes with stringent Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure no physical harm to the animals.

2019年1月17日 · The tradition of ‘moh juj’ (buffalo fight) is an age-old custom that has been followed by people of Assam since time immemorial. Huge buffaloes are bred and fed for upto one year in preparation for the fights and this year too, the beasts locked horns in many places across the state and the spectacles were witnessed by thousands of fans of ...

The Gauhati High Court has temporarily halted any future buffalo fight, known as moh-juj in Assamese, in response to a plea by PETA. What is Moh-Juj? The traditional buffalo fight (Moh-Juj) is an integral Bihu celebration of Assam. Buffalo or bulbul or nightingale fights have been traditionally organised as part of the Bhogali Bihu celebrations.