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Here's how Makar Sankranti is celebrated in India
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 13 (ANI): India is a land of immense devotion and festivities, where we have a plethora of cultures and traditions. When it comes to the Hindu culture, Makar Sankranti is one significant festival dedicated to Lord Surya or the Sun God.
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President Kovind greets citizen on occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pon
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 13 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday greeted citizens of the country on the occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Bhogali Bihu, Uttarayan and Paush Parva.
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Kite sellers in Gujarat's Surat expect good sales ahead of Uttarayan festi
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Surat (Gujarat) [India], December 29 (ANI): Ahead of the Uttarayan festival in Gujarat, the kite sellers in Surat are expecting good sales after facing losses last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Vadodara sets up facility for birds injured by kite string
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], January 17 (ANI): Forest Department in Vadodara has set up a facility to provide first aid to birds that were injured by kite string during the Uttarayan festival, an official informed.
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Shah, family offer prayers at Shree Jagannathji Temple in Ahmedabad
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], January 14 (ANI): On the occasion of Uttarayan, Union Home Minister Amit Shah along with his family offered prayers at Shree Jagannathji Temple in Gujarat's Ahmedabad.
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India celebrates Makar Sankranti with fervour, devotees take holy dip in G
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 14 (ANI): With multi-coloured kites filling the sky and devotees taking a dip in holy rivers, India is celebrating Makar Sankranti, which is one of the most auspicious times in a year that marks the transition of the Sun from Dakshinayan to Uttarayan.
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Kite market in Gujarat's Rajkot decked up ahead of Uttarayan
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Rajkot (Gujarat) [India], January 11 (ANI): Ahead of upcoming Uttarayan festival, the market in Rajkot has been decked up with a variety of kites, including COVID-19 theme, kites with the photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cricketers and actors.
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Covid-19 impact: Surat kite makers face slump in business ahead of Uttaray
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Surat (Gujarat) [India], December 3 (ANI): With the Uttarayan festival around the corner, kite makers in Gujarat's Surat on Thursday said their business has slumped due to coronavirus pandemic situation.
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Birds injured during Uttarayan festival in Vadodra get medical care
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Vadodra (Gujarat) [India], Jan 17 (ANI): 'Karuna Abhiyan' in Vadodara was started by the forest department to provide medical care to birds that were injured by kite strings during Uttarayan festival.
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Amit Shah flies kite during Uttarayan festival
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], Jan 14 (ANI): Union Home Minister and BJP chief Amit Shah flew a kite here on Tuesday during Uttarayan festival.
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People fly kites in Ahmedabad to mark Uttarayan
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], Jan 14 (ANI): Uttarayan, the festival associated with a change in sun's run in relation to earth and decline of winter, was celebrated in Gujarat on Tuesday with traditional gaiety.
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President greets citizens on occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 12 (ANI): The President of India Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday extended his greetings to the citizens on the eve of the festivals of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Bhogali Bihu, Uttarayan and Poush.
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