An elderly woman weaves 'Gamochas', traditional Assamese towels on a hand loom ahead of Rongali Bihu celebrations at a village in Sivasagar, Assam on Tuesday, April 02, 2013. "Gamocha" is offered to the elders on the first day of the Assamese New Year. Rongali Bihu is celebrated in the first month of the Assamese calendar and thus marks the advent of the Assamese New Year. This festival also coincides with the advent of the spring season in the state. Bihu Dance and Bihu Songs are the main features of this Bihu, which continue for a month throughout the state. Photo by Luit Chaliha/Indian Photo Agency (InPA)