Uttarayan, Dakshinayan 2024: How is Sankranti celebrated in Gujarat
Uttarayan:
In North India especially Gujarat, Uttarayan is celebrated on Makar Sankranti, dedicated to Lord Surya. The term signifies northward movement.
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Two-day celebration:
Uttarayan spans two days in Gujarat, hosting the International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad.
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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.
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Auspicious period:
Uttarayan heralds longer days, with people engaging in charitable deeds and festivities.
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Uttarayan Gujarati food:
Undhiyu, Jalebis, Chikkis, and Khichda are some fair share of culinary delights that are cooked on this occasion.
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Dakshinayan's Sun movement:
Dakshinayan denotes the sun's shift from Cancer to Capricorn Zodiac, starting on July 16 this year.