Makar Sankranti is celebrated across India with diverse regional customs, marking the sun's transition into Capricorn and the harvest season. This astronomical shift is considered highly ...

The people of Gujarat on Tuesday celebrated the festival of Makar Sankranti, also known as Uttarayan, with fervour. Kite flying is an integral part of this festival, and people across the state ...

Gujarat celebrates Makar Sankranti as Uttarayan, a vibrant festival of kites. The skies are filled with colorful kites of all shapes and sizes, creating a mesmerizing spectacle. People gather on ...

Gujarat celebrates Makar Sankranti with a grand celebration known as the "International Kite Festival," which has been organised since 1989. The festival is celebrated in large parts of the ...

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 ...

It is a day of feasting, dancing, and joy. Gujarat: Kite festival (Uttarayan) In Gujarat, Makar Sankranti is synonymous with Uttarayan, the famous Kite Festival. The skies are filled with vibrant ...

(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Gujarat, a western Indian state, radiates cultural vibrancy and diversity. Celebrate Makar Sankranti in Ahmedabad's International Kite Festival or explore the historical ...

Makar Sankranti is a harvest festival, marking a time of celebration and expressing thanks to Mother Earth or nature as winter starts to recede. In Gujarat and Rajasthan, Makar Sankranti is ...

In Assam, it is known as Bihu and in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Makar Sankranti is known as Bhogi. In Gujarat, the festival is known as Uttarayan. The basis of all of the festivals is the ...

In Maharashtra, it is known as 'Makar Sankranti', in West Bengal as 'Poush Parbon', in Tamil Nadu as 'Pongal', and in Gujarat as 'Uttarayan'. On the day of Makar Sankranti, devotees wake up before ...