Uttarayan

Amit Shah flies kite as Gujarat celebrates Uttarayan festival - See pics

The skies teemed with kites of all colours and shapes while music and delicacies such as fafda-jalebi, undhiyu and chikki added to the fun as people gathered to celebrate the Uttarayan festival.

Jan 15, 2023, 08:09 AM IST

Makar Sankranti 2023: Wishes, greetings, WhatsApp messages, quotes and images to share with loved ones

Makar Sankranti 2023 wishes: Makar Sankranti is celebrated a day after Lohri, and it falls on Sunday, January 15 this year. Exchange warm wishes and greetings with your loved ones on this auspicious occasion.

Jan 14, 2023, 12:56 PM IST

Makar Sankranti 2021: A quick look into how India celebrates the harvest festival!

The festival marks the transition of the sun into the zodiacal sign of Makara (Capricorn) on its celestial path. It happens to be the first change in the zodiac after the winter solstice.

Jan 14, 2021, 09:38 AM IST

Busy Ishita Dutta, Vatsal Sheth skip kite flying on Uttarayan

Vatsal is busy with the show "Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke".

Jan 15, 2020, 19:37 PM IST

On Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Bihu and Uttarayan, Sudarsan Pattnaik's vibrant sand art promises hope

Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the sun into the zodiacal sign of Makara (Capricorn) on its celestial path.

Jan 15, 2020, 19:05 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi greets nation on Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri

In a series of tweets, PM Modi greeted various communities celebrating the festivals in different forms in Assam, Tamil Nadu, Punjab and Gujarat.

Jan 14, 2018, 18:59 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishes nation on Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Uttarayan, Magh Bihu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter on January 14, 2018, to wish the entire nation on Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Uttarayan, Magh Bihu.

Jan 14, 2018, 08:54 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi greets nation on Makar Sankranti, Pongal; says this diversity is India's greatest strength

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wished the nation on the festivals of Makar Sakranti, Pongal, Magh Bihu and Uttarayan.

Jan 14, 2017, 08:59 AM IST

Shah Rukh Khan and Mahira Khan look incredibly gorgeous together - ‘Udi Udi Jaye’ out! WATCH

Pakistani beauty Mahira, who is all set to make her Bollywood debut opposite none other Shah Rukh, looks incredibly gorgeous with him.

Jan 12, 2017, 10:30 AM IST

Shah Rukh Khan – Mahira Khan all set to wow you with their garba dance

According to a report, Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Raees’ will celebrate the festival of Makar Sankranti in a special sequence.

Jan 10, 2017, 08:50 AM IST

PIL seeks ban on kite flying during Uttarayan in Gujarat

A PIL has been filed in the Gujarat High Court, seeking a ban on flying of kites during the festival of Uttarayan and prohibition on use of crushed glass to sharpen kite strings, saying it is a threat to the lives of humans, birds and animals.

Nov 29, 2016, 21:43 PM IST

Aamir Khan celebrates Makar Sankranti – See how!

Here’s how Aamir Khan wished his fans a very Happy Makar Sankranti.

Jan 15, 2016, 08:44 AM IST

Here's how India celebrates 'Makar Sankranti'

The term 'Sankranti' means movement and 'Makara' represents Capricorn. Thus, it defines the movement of sun into the zodiac sign of 'Makara'.

Jan 12, 2016, 15:55 PM IST