Huddled over piles of colourful paper, Mohammad Yunus is one among thousands of workers in India's western state of Gujarat who make kites by hand that are used during a major harvest festival. People ...

It is a harvest festival celebrated by Tamils all over. They light bonfires, dance, hold cattle races. The houses boast of ...

Flying vibrant kites, indulging in sweet treats and savouring the comforting flavours of khichdi—Uttarayan, also known as Makar Sankranti, is much more than a harvest festival in Gujarat.

Huddled over piles of colourful paper, Mohammad Yunus is one among thousands of workers in India's western state of Gujarat who make kites by hand that are used during a major harvest festival.

The festival carries astrological, seasonal and spiritual significance, often likened to India’s version of Thanksgiving, as it celebrates harvest ... Every year, Gujarat celebrates the ...

Uttarayan celebrated on January 14 or 15, marks the end of winter and the beginning of longer days in Gujarat. This vibrant festival ... India's Thanksgiving for harvest. Historically, the ...

Makar Sankranti is a festival that unites people across India with its diverse traditions symbolizing joy, togetherness, and a fresh start.

Winter harvest festivals are celebrated ... Interestingly, an International Kite Festival is annually celebrated in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad on the same day as Uttarayan. The festival, in a more ...

Makar Sankranti (January) marks the harvest season, celebrated with kite flying, bonfires, and feasts. The Navratri Festival, held annually in September or October, is one of Gujarat’s most ...

(File Photo) However, it is not just about the harvest—it is a festival ... celebration of Gujarat's kite flying festival) As with all festivals tied to the lunar calendar, the exact dates ...

people enjoy Khichdi to seek blessings for a good harvest season ahead. Regional Names and Celebrations: The festival Makar Sankranti is known as Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Uttarayan in Gujarat ...