Karina Sharma
The “Uttarayan” festival in Gujarat is famous worldwide, where people from all ages gather to fly kites and compete in the sky.
The skies of Jaipur, Udaipur, and other cities are filled with colorful kites during Makar Sankranti. It’s a celebration of fun and tradition.
In cities like Varanasi and Lucknow, people celebrate Makar Sankranti with kite flying, delicious tilgul (sesame sweets), and family gatherings.
While kite flying is popular throughout Punjab, cities like Amritsar see colorful skies filled with kites, marking the beginning of a new season.
In Patna and other cities of Bihar, Makar Sankranti is synonymous with flying kites and eating tilgul as people enjoy the winter sun.
Known as "Pongal", the festival is celebrated with a vibrant display of kites, particularly in coastal areas, bringing in the harvest season with joy.