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About Makar sankranti:

Makar Sankranti: The Festival of Harvest and Sun Transition Makar Sankranti is a significant Hindu festival celebrated across India, marking the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Makara (Capricorn). It usually falls on January 14th or 15th every year and signifies the end of winter and the beginning of longer days as per the Hindu solar calendar. Significance and Importance Harvest Festival: It is a festival of harvest and is widely celebrated by farmers, as it marks the arrival of the new crop. Sun’s Transition: This day marks the movement of the Sun from the Southern Hemisphere to the Northern Hemisphere (Uttarayan). Spiritual Importance: It is believed that taking a holy dip in rivers like the Ganga, Yamuna, and Godavari on this day cleanses sins and brings blessings.

Regional Celebrations

  1. Lohri (Punjab, Haryana)

    2. People light bonfires and celebrate with dance, songs, and sweets made of sesame seeds (til) and jaggery (gur).

  2. sankrant (maharashtra)

    3. maharashtra celebrates joy with some special sweets that specially orginate in maharashtra

  3. Pongal (Tamil Nadu)

    4. TA four-day festival where rice is cooked in milk and jaggery as an offering to the Sun God.

  4. Uttarayan (Gujarat, Rajasthan)

    5. A famous kite-flying festival where the sky is filled with colorful

                       

Uttarayan(Makar sankranti) mostly celebrated in Gujarat

International Kite Festival (Uttarayan)
The festival is synonymous with kite flying, and people from all over the state, especially in cities like Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, and Rajkot, take to their rooftops to fly kites. The International Kite Festival, held in Ahmedabad, attracts kite flyers from across the world. The sky is filled with colorful kites, and friendly competitions take place, with people shouting "Kai Po Che!" when they cut someone’s kite.
14th January: Uttarayan – The main day of kite flying and celebrations. 15th January: Vasi Uttarayan – A continuation of the festivities with more kite flying and feasting.





As the sun sets, people fly illuminated kites called Tukkals, creating a beautiful sight in the night sky. Makar Sankranti in Gujarat is not just a festival; it is an experience full of joy, energy, and cultural richness, making it one of the most vibrant celebrations in India! 🚀🎉

                       

How to visit Gujarat

Place From Nagpur (by road) From Mumbai (by road) Nearest Airport / Train Station
Indore ~958 km (18-19 hrs) ~616 km (11-12 hrs) nagpur Airport / nagpur Jn.
Vadodara ~320 km (5=6 hrs) ~120 km (2-3 hrs) surat Airport / surat Jn.
                       

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