Uttarayan celebrated on January 14 or 15, marks the end of winter and the beginning of longer days in Gujarat. This vibrant festival, also known as Makar Sankranti, emphasizes unity among loved ...

Every year, Gujarat celebrates the Uttarayan festival, popularly known as the festival of kites on January 14.(Twitter/@ANI) The roots of Uttarayan are steeped in mythology and astrology.

Uttarayan, celebrated primarily in Gujarat, is one of India’s most vibrant and eagerly awaited festivals. Observed on January 14th every year, this astronomical event is associated with renewed ...

AHMEDABAD: As Gujarat celebrates Uttarayan on January 14th, tragedy has struck, with six lives claimed by kite strings. The sharp, glass-coated strings have caused severe injuries, with many ...

It is a harvest festival celebrated by Tamils all over. They light bonfires, dance, hold cattle races. The houses boast of ...

As Gujarat prepares to celebrate Uttarayan, the state government is launching the compassionate Karuna Abhiyan 2025 from January 10 to January 20. This annual campaign, initiated in 2015 ...

Makar Sankranti is a festival that unites people across India with its diverse traditions symbolizing joy, togetherness, and a fresh start.

Actor Jewel Narigara shares his love for flying kites during Makar Sankranti, celebrated as Uttarayan in Gujarat. He highlights the significance of sun exposure, traditions, and culinary delights ...

The festival is observed in various states of India, known by different names such as Lohri in Punjab, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Bihu in Assam, and Uttarayan in Gujarat. While the rituals and ...

In Gujarat, Makar Sankranti is all about Uttarayan, which means two days of amazing kite flying fun. The sky turns into a colorful canvas as families and friends go head-to-head, trying to cut ...

Pol Uttarayan is gaining more popularity with each passing year, especially among people from outside Gujarat, and NRIs." Besides hosting ‘by invitation-only' and ‘open-to-all' events ...

Renting a terrace during Uttarayan, the Kite festival of Gujarat is fetching an exorbitant price of up to Rs 25,000 for the day. The historic Ahmedabad localities of Raipur, Dhal ni Pol ...