Addressing the gathering, Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avdheshanand Giri said that the Uttarayani Kauthig Festival organized by Seva Sankalp Foundation is not only a symbol of our rich folk culture and traditions, but also a medium to spread love, cooperation, and spiritual awareness in
Bharat Bimani, a veterinary doctor at the Wildlife Care Centre in Bodakdev of Ahmedabad, who is involved in the treatment of injured birds after the Uttrayan festival in the state, said that there has been a decline of 40 per cent in the number of birds that were brought for treatment.
Speaking to reporters on the occasion, the Chief Minister said, "Today, I took the blessings from Lord Jupiter and I wished that Simhastha, which is one of the world's biggest fairs, would be celebrated with profound pride and dignity. After Sankranti, Uttarayan starts, which fulfils ever
A Danish delegation led by Maritime Counsellor Josefine Pallesen visited Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla to discuss green technologies, zero-carbon pathways and sustainable port development. The team also toured the 1-MW green hydrogen plant and joined Makar Sankranti/Uttarayan celebratio
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said that the completion of 25 years of Uttarayani Kauthig in Lucknow coincides with 25 years of the formation of Uttarakhand. Extending greetings on Makar Sankranti
Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad along with his family and offered prayers on the occasion of Uttarayan. After the temple visit, Shah marked the harvest festival by participating in traditional kite flying.
On the joyous and festive occasion of Uttarayan, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Kite Festival 2026, organized by the Sahay Foundation at Central Vista in Gandhinagar.
Speaking to ANI, Gujarat CM Said, "I extend greetings to everyone on Makar Sankranti. On this Kite Festival, may the soaring kites in the skies bring success to everyone."
In a video message shared on X, the Chief Minister said, "Heartiest greetings and best wishes to all the residents of the state on the sacred festival of Makar Sankranti, Uttaraini, and Ghughuti Tyohar, associated with Uttarakhand's rich folk traditions."