Friday 10 February 2012

Uttarayan (Makar Sakranti), India


Uttarayana is the day when the sun starts to travel towards north as a sign of coming summer. People fly kites from their rooftops in celebration of the festival.To this day also there is a special appearance of Gujrat Government in this festival well known as Vibrant Gujarat Kite festival.
Uttarayan (known as Makar Sakranti in other parts of India) is the day when the sun starts to travel northwards marking the decline of winter. The days become longer, the skies clearer and the breeze cooler. A feeling of anticipation, joy and jubilation grips all who celebrate the occasion of thanksgiving and merry-making.

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