Makar Sankranti marks the end of a long winter with the return of the sun to the northern hemisphere, which is why it is called Uttarayan in Gujarat.
It is celebrated as kite flying day in Gujarat. The clear blue sky seems to invite everyone. From morn to sundown, the sky is dotted with vivid splashes of colour as kites in a variety of hues, shapes and sizes dart across the azure blue.
Gujarat Tourism now hosts the International Kite Festival, which draws eminent kite fliers from many states and countries.
Though the festival is celebrated in different ways in various parts of India, the essence remains the same. Makar Sankranti is the day of goodwill and friendship.
Image: Colourful kites in the sky during the Internatinal Kite Festival in Gujarat.
Photographs: Gujarat Tourism
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