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Celebrates the sun’s northward movement
- Uttarayan is a combination of two Sanskrit words, ‘uttar’ meaning north and ‘ayan’ meaning movement towards. Uttarayan occurs on Posh Vad Pancham and celebrates the sun’s northward movement. Since the northern direction is considered sacred, the time span in which the sun moves from one zodiac to another is considered auspicious.
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According to the Hindu tradition the six month period of Uttarayana is equivalent to a single day of the Gods, while the six month period of Dakshinayana is equal to a single night of the Gods. Thus a year of twelve months is single day of the Gods.
Uttarayana is for enlightenment. This is the period of receptivity, of grace and enlightenment, of attainment of the ultimate. During the southern run, what is below the anahata can be purified very easily. During the northern run, what is above the anahata can be worked much more easily.
In Hindu tradition, one human year is believed to be one day for Gods. For Gods, it is Day during Uttarayana and it is night during Dakshinayana. Uttarayana starts on Makar Sankramana Day usually January 14th or 15th. Uttarayana festival in 2025 begins on January 14.
Mar 1, 2024 · Uttarayan holds immense astrological and traditional importance and it is celebrated on the day the Sun transitions from the Dhanussu Rashi or Sagittarius, to Makar Rashi, or Capricorn, heralding the harvest season and arrival of spring.
- About Uttarayan
- History & Significance of Uttarayan
- Ahmedabad: Kite Capital
- The International Kite Festival
Uttarayan (known as Makar Sakranti in other parts of India) is the day when the sun starts to travel northwards marking the decline of winter. The days become longer, the skies clearer and the breeze cooler. A feeling of anticipation, joy and jubilation grips all who celebrate the occasion of thanksgiving and merry-making. Gujarat celebrates 2,000 ...
The fascination and the revelry associated with the kite flying cuts across age groups, class, and communities. Although Uttarayan is predominantly a Hindu festivalmarking the awakening of the gods from their deep slumber, history has it that India developed a rich tradition of kite flying due to the patronage of the Kings and 'Nawabs' who found th...
Although the Kite Festival is celebrated all over Gujarat, it is the most exciting in the capital city of Ahmedabad. The night before is electric with brisk business in buying and selling kites, in amazingly numerous bulk purchases. The Patang Bazaar (kite market), situated in the heart of Ahmedabad city, is open 24 hours a day during the Uttarayan...
Every year, the extraordinary fanfare associated with the paper works of art called kite brings people together from far and wide – be it from Japan, Australia, Malaysia, USA, Brazil, Canada, and European Countries – to participate in the International Kite Festival.
- Subhamoy Das
Makara Sankranti is regarded as important for spiritual practices and accordingly, people take a holy dip in rivers, especially Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri. The bathing is believed to result in merit or absolution of past sins.
Aug 19, 2024 · Pongal. makara. Makar Sankranti, Hindu festival in January celebrating the entrance of the sun into the astrological sign of makara (corresponding to Capricorn) and the beginning of the sun’s uttarayana (northward journey). Makar Sankranti occurs on January 14 (or 15 during a leap year).
