Uttarayan, Dakshinayan 2024: How is Sankranti celebrated in Gujarat

Jan 11, 2024 Republic Lifestyle Desk

Uttarayan: In North India especially Gujarat, Uttarayan is celebrated on Makar Sankranti, dedicated to Lord Surya. The term signifies northward movement. Source: Uttarayan, Dakshinayan 2024

Two-day celebration: Uttarayan spans two days in Gujarat, hosting the International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad. Source: Uttarayan, Dakshinayan 2024

Holy dips and Sun's worship: Millions visit Prayag Sangam or Gangasagar, taking a holy dip in Ganga or Yamuna. Sun's worship, charity, and making sesame-jaggery sweets are part of the festival. Source: Uttarayan, Dakshinayan 2024

Auspicious period: Uttarayan heralds longer days, with people engaging in charitable deeds and festivities. Source: Uttarayan, Dakshinayan 2024

Uttarayan Gujarati food: Undhiyu, Jalebis, Chikkis, and Khichda are some fair share of culinary delights that are cooked on this occasion. Source: Uttarayan, Dakshinayan 2024

Dakshinayan's Sun movement: Dakshinayan denotes the sun's shift from Cancer to Capricorn Zodiac, starting on July 16 this year. Source: Uttarayan & Dakshinayan 2024