The term Uttarāyaṇa (commonly Uttarayanam) is derived from two different Sanskrit words – "uttaram" (North) and "ayanam" (movement) – thus indicating the northward movement of the Sun. In the Gregorian calendar, this pertains to the "actual movement of …

The International Kite Festival (Uttarayan) is an annual kite festival held in January in Gujarat, India, to celebrate the Uttarayan—the days in the Hindu calendar when winter begins turning to summer. [1] Households in Gujarat typically prepare kites months in advance.

2025年1月9日 · Uttarayan is celebrated with pomp and glory in different parts of India. Marking the end of the winter season, this sacred festival is believed to indicate the beginning of longer days. Specific to Gujarat-Rajasthan, it is famously known as the Kite festival.

2024年1月14日 · Uttarayan 2024 marks the beginning of the harvest season and the movement of Lord Surya towards Capricorn Zodiac Sign. People celebrate by offering prayers, taking holy baths in the Ganga river, and preparing sattvik food. The day is considered highly auspicious, with the end of Kharmas and the commencement of new events.

2024年3月1日 · Uttarayan or the Makar Sankranti brings hope, harvest, and prosperity. This is also the time for special rituals that are forbidden during Dakshinayan. Almost all the states of India celebrate this Uttarayan festival with varied festivities including singing and dancing.

Uttarayan, the vibrant and joyous festival of kites is just around the corner. From date to history, here's all you need to know. Uttarayan 2024: The Sanskrit terms "uttaram" (north) and...

2024年12月24日 · Uttarayan, also known as the International Kite Festival, is a vibrant and culturally significant event that takes place annually in Gujarat, India. It is a celebration of the sun's northward journey (Uttarayana) and marks the end of …

2023年1月13日 · Uttarayan, the time of year when the sun starts its northward journey, is celebrated in Gujarat state with a kite festival that’s totally poetic. All day long thousands of multi-coloured kites drift endlessly across the sky, and when night …

2019年5月15日 · In Gujarat, Uttarayan is a holiday when every family can be met outdoors. People of all ages fly kites from dawn to dusk. Crowded rooftops, fun-loving rivalry to outdo each other in kite flying skills and delicious traditional Gujarati feast are the hallmarks of the day.

Uttarayan has deep spiritual significance rooted in an unshakable divine history. Uttarayan is a solar event; the date of Uttarayan 2025 remains constant at 14 January. It falls around the Lohri festival. In Hinduism, the Sun signifies light (knowledge, spirituality, and wisdom), unity, equality and true selflessness, the ideals of Karma Yoga.