UTTARAYAN
Celebrating transitions
Makar Sankranti, a significant solar observance, marks the Sun's northward journey, Uttarayan, symbolizing renewal and new beginnings. This harvest festival, celebrated across India and Nepal, is dedicated to Surya Dev and emphasizes thanksgiving for the harvest and communal celebrations, reflecting a harmonious alignment with cosmic rhythms.
Makar Sankranti 2026 Date January 14 or 15? Check auspicious time to eat and donate khichdi, and when the Sun enters Capricorn
Makar Sankranti 2026 Date and Time: Makar Sankranti 2026 date confusion is brewing. Experts are divided on whether the festival falls on January 14 or 15. The Sun's entry into Capricorn dictates the date. Most astrologers favor January 14 for the celebration. Auspicious timings for worship and charity are also provided. This annual solar transition causes date debates.
Pulling the strings on kite-flying: Whether literally or idiomatically, the patang has its own airs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attended the event. The festival celebrates kite-flying, both literal and metaphorical. Literal kite-flying involves managing wind and strings. Idiomatic kite-flying refers to presenting ideas. Both demonstrate a pursuit of control and spectacle.
Makar Sankranti 2026 date: Is it 14 or 15 January? Check shubh muhurat, punya kaal and puja timings
Makar Sankranti 2026 date: Makar Sankranti in 2026 will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 14, as the Sun enters Makara Rashi in the afternoon. This solar-aligned festival marks the Sun's northward journey, Uttarayan, and its auspicious Punya Kaal will occur on the same day, ensuring all key rituals and celebrations take place on the 14th.
From Pongal, Lohri to Uttarayan: Different names and rituals of Makar Sankranti across India
Makar Sankranti 2026: India celebrates Makar Sankranti, marking the Sun's northward journey and the end of winter. This harvest festival, observed with diverse regional names and traditions like Pongal, Uttarayan, and Lohri, signifies gratitude to nature and welcomes brighter days with prayers and community gatherings.
Viral video shows 2 men spitting on rotis at Uttarakhand food stall, leads to arrests
Two men were arrested in Uttarakhand after a viral video showed them spitting on rotis at a food stall during the Uttarayan Fair. The incident prompted swift action from officials, leading to the shutdown of the food stall and the individuals being booked under the Food Safety Act and sent to jail.
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Rural artisans being trained in kite making ahead of Uttarayan in Gujarat
With the Uttarayan festival approaching, Gujarat has launched a ₹23 lakh initiative to train 444 artisans in kite-making, promoting self-employment. Training sessions focus on market opportunities and are currently held across multiple districts. The International Kite Festival will feature participants from 47 countries and several Indian states, highlighting the strong demand for kites domestically and internationally.
Amit Shah Kite Viral video: A Gujarati boy cuts Home Minister's kite. Watch his reaction
In the brief 20-second viral video that gained widespread attention, the young boy is skillfully targeting Amit Shah's kite, while Shah, in turn, energetically attempts to evade the boy's maneuvers. Eventually, the boy successfully executed a remarkable move, akin to the "Kai Po Che" moment, severing Amit Shah's kite. The nearby crowd erupted in cheers, celebrating the boy's unforeseen victory.
Makar Sankranti 2024 on January 14 or 15? Know when it will be celebrated this leap year
Makar Sankranti 2024 Date: Makar Sankranti marks the moment when the sun begins its northward journey, signaling the commencement of the auspicious Uttarayan period. Devottes participate in a sacred dip in rivers such as the Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, Shipra, and Narmada, expressing gratitude to the Sun God for the benevolent and radiant rays.
Makar Sankranti 2024: Uttaarayan, Pongal, and Vilakku, know different names of Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti 2024: Makar Sankranti 2024 unfolds a diverse celebration worldwide. In Gujarat, it's Uttarayan with vibrant kite-flying; Tamil Nadu embraces Pongal with a special rice dish. Assam lights bonfires for Magh Bihu, Uttar Pradesh gathers for Khichdi unity. Sri Lanka calls it Thai Pongal, Karnataka observes Makara Sankramana with sugarcane exchanges. Maharashtra's Sankranti sees tilgul sharing, while Punjab's Lohri features bonfires and dances.
SP chief should introspect before taking a jibe at BSP: Mayawati
Mayawati, the leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), responded to Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav's jibe about the BSP's potential involvement in the INDIA alliance. Mayawati urged Akhilesh Yadav to introspect before making unrestrained comments and pointed to his reputation and alleged anti-Dalit policies.
PM Modi greets people on Uttarayan, Bhogi
Bhogi is one of the significant harvesting festivals celebrated in many southern states on the first day of the four days of Pongal.
International Kite Festival inaugurated in Gujarat; 68 countries to participate
"Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the kite of development of Gujarat has been crossing new heights for two consecutive decades," Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Pate said while inaugurating the event at Sabarmati riverfront in Ahmedabad. The kite festival is an opportunity to touch the sky and reach new heights. Kites are a symbol of progress, prosperity, and flight, he said.
Khaman seller from Surat gets PETA award for saving birds from kite string
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA India) said in a release that Chetan Patel had offered 1 kg of khaman in exchange of 1 kg of discarded manja after Uttarayan festival celebrated on January 14.
Different festivals signify India's vibrant cultural diversity, says PM Modi
"Across India we are marking different festivals which signify India's vibrant cultural diversity. My greetings on these festivals," tweeted the Prime Minister. Extending the Makar Sankranti greetings, PM Modi shared a picture message which said, "Greetings to all of you on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. May this festival associated with the worship of nature bring in good health and happiness in everyone's life."
Ten per cent EWS quota to come into force in Gujarat
The Constitutional amendment to provide the 10 per cent quota received assent of President Ram Nath Kovind Saturday.
PM greets nation on harvest festivals
PM Modi tweeted his greetings in several local languages.
Rediscover the child in you, attend the kite festival in Gujrat & Hot-air balloon festival in Karnataka
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1,509 birds rescued and 105 dead during uttarayan festival
At least 1,509 birds were rescued and of these 105 died during the two days of Uttarayan festival across the state. In Ahmedabad alone, till 8pm on Thursday, the forest department received 927 rescue calls and 38 of inured birds rescued died later.
Bird injuries fall by 45% in Surat
Low-key Uttarayan celebrations in the Diamond City have given a reason to bird rescue organizations to cheer. The city this year saw a 45 per cent decrease in the cases of bird injuries and death because of the sharp manja in the last two days.
PM Narendra Modi greets nation on occasion of various festivals
"The festive spirit across India is gladdening. It celebrates the diversity of India that we cherish & are extremely proud of," he tweeted.
I want to start a cigar factory in Gujarat, says Rocky Patel
The 53-year-old lawyer-turned-cigar baron is in India to promote his product. But he is also here for Uttarayan (Makar Sankranti).
Uttarayan is the phase to begin new projects. Here's what it means
Read on to know why people say that the good time has just begun for you when Uttarayan phase kicks in.
Salman Khan joins Modi for kite flying festival, says may the best man be PM
Bollywood actor Salman Khan when asked whether he supports Modi to be the PM, he said, "May the best man win. It is in god's hands."
22 ducklings rescued, released
A bungalow in Chandkheda became the delivery ward for a comb duck as she gave birth to 22 ducklings on Saturday.
Vice President Hamid Ansari greets nation on Makar Sakranti, Pongal
Vice President Hamid Ansari today greeted people on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti and Pongal.
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