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Gujarat to Rajasthan: A look at how India celebrated Makar Sankranti this year
New Delhi, January 14: India celebrated Makar Sankranti with great joy and enthusiasm, as the festival marks the Sun's transition into Capricorn (Makara). Known by different names across the country, including Uttarayan, Pongal, Maghi, and Dahi Chura, the festival features unique traditions in each region. From kite flying to taking holy dips, people celebrated the festival in their own unique ways on Tuesday. Hence, let's take a look at how states across the country are celebrating the Sankranti festival.
Sweet shops in Gujarat experience huge rush on Makar Sankranti
Gandhinagar, Jan 14: Makar Sankranti, also known as Uttarayan in Gujarat, is one of the most awaited festivals of the year, marking the beginning of longer days as the Sun embarks on its northward journey. In 2025, the festivities on January 14 brought communities together in joyous celebration, filling the skies with colourful kites and the streets with the delicious aroma of Undhiyu and Jalebi.
Amit Shah celebrates Makar Sankranti in Gujarat, flies kite
Ahmedabad, Jan 14: Union Home Minister Amit Shah celebrated the Makar Sankranti festival, also known as Uttarayan, on Tuesday by taking to kite-flying, along with Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel.
Gujarat celebrates Makar Sankranti with kite flying, traditional festivities
Ahmedabad, January 14: The people of Gujarat on Tuesday celebrated the festival of Makar Sankranti, also known as Uttarayan, with fervour.
PM Modi extends wishes on Magh Bihu, Makar Sankranti
New Delhi, January 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his wishes to the nation on Tuesday, celebrating the festivals of Magh Bihu and Makar Sankranti.
Devotees across India celebrate Makar Sankranti with faith, fervor
New Delhi, January 14: Thousands of devotees gathered at the banks of the river Ganga across India on Tuesday to celebrate Makar Sankranti 2025, a festival marking the Sun's transition into Capricorn and the onset of Uttarayan.
Many best wishes to all countrymen: PM Modi on Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu
New Delhi, Jan 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the various festivals, including Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu, being celebrated across the country on Tuesday.
Living form of our eternal culture and faith: CM Yogi on Makar Sankranti
Lucknow, Jan 14: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his heartfelt greetings to devotees on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday.
Gujarat CM visits Bodakdev Wildlife Care Center as part of Karuna Abhiyan initiative
Ahmedabad, January 13: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited the Wildlife Care Centre in Bodakdev, Ahmedabad, as part of the state-wide Karuna Abhiyan initiative to rescue and treat birds injured by kite strings during the Uttarayan festival from 10 to 20 January 2024.
Gujarat CM Patel inaugurates International Kite Festival 2025 in Ahmedabad
Gandhinagar, January 11: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the International Kite Festival 2025 by releasing a tricolour balloon into the sky from Ahmedabad.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurates Uttarayan Kautik Fair
Khatima, January 11: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the Uttarayan Kautik Fair organised by the Kumaon Cultural Upliftment Forum at TDC ground in Khatima.
Uttarakhand CM Dhami inaugurates 29th Uttarayan Mela in Bareilly, releases book 'The Youth Ideas'
Bareilly, January 9: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday inaugurated the 29th Uttarayan Mela in Bareilly and said that the fair is a symbol of the rich folk culture and traditions of the state.