The International Kite Festival (Uttarayan) is an annual kite festival held in January in Gujarat, India, to celebrate the Uttarayan—the days in the Hindu calendar when winter begins turning to summer. [1] Households in Gujarat typically prepare kites months in advance.

2025年1月7日 · Explore the best places to visit in India for the kite festival in 2025 whether Gujarat, Rajasthan, North India and many more. If you are planning your visit to India in the first month, then don’t miss the Kite flying day as it is the festival that …

Flying vibrant kites, indulging in sweet treats and savouring the comforting flavours of khichdi—Uttarayan, also known as Makar Sankranti, is much more than a harvest festival in Gujarat....

Here's a list of the Kite Festivals in India and the Highlights - 1. Uttarayan in Gujarat 2. Telangana International Kite Festival

The harvest festival, Uttarayan, also known as Makar Sankranti, is one of the most anticipated occasions in Gujarat. Activities include flying kites, making sweets and indulging in delicious...

2024年10月3日 · Uttarayan, a popular kite festival in India, symbolizes the awakening of the gods from their deep slumber. The tradition of kite flying is believed to have been introduced to India by Muslims from Persia. Initially enjoyed by royalty, kite flying became a widely celebrated activity across the nation.

2024年1月11日 · These festivals, celebrated annually in our country, serve as a vibrant tribute to the captivating sport of kite flying. India takes pride in hosting the International Kite Festival, where professionals from around the globe converge to showcase their expertise.

2025年1月10日 · With centuries of history, the Kite Flying in India Festival is a part of Indian customs and culture. Makar Sankranti, a Hindu festival that marks the sun's entry into Capricorn, marking longer days and the end of winter, coincides with this festival.

2023年9月15日 · One of the most cherished traditions of Uttarayan is kite flying. Families and friends gather on rooftops to engage in friendly kite-flying competitions, accompanied by delicious traditional snacks. Rann Utsav is an annual cultural festival held in …

2024年9月20日 · In Gujarat, Uttarayan takes on an additional hue – it turns into a grand Kite Flying Festival, transforming the clear, sunny skies into a vibrant palette of colors. Witnessing the magical sight of the sky teeming with kites is an experience unlike any other.

2025年1月14日 · During the International Kite Festival, any type of kite in nearly all imaginable shapes and formats can be seen flying, from windsock and box kites to fast sports kites and hand-painted artistic creations.

There are different celebrations that involve kite flying apart from the Makara Sankranthi festival. These occasions are specially organized by people to gather many kiting enthusiasts at a single venue. They are known as kite festivals, and are held at many places across India.

2025年1月13日 · Night Kite Flying: One unique feature is tukkal flying, where illuminated kites with lamps create a mesmerizing spectacle in the night sky. The festival is not just about flying kites; it’s a cultural extravaganza featuring food stalls, traditional dances, and music performances.

The International Kite Festival in Gujarat transforms the skies into a vibrant spectacle, with kites soaring from dawn until late into the night. Children wake up as early as 5 a.m. to take advantage of the perfect pre-dawn winds, while families gather on rooftops to share the experience.

2025年1月1日 · The kite festival in Gujarat honours the tradition of kite flying and also sees the day as a celebration to welcome a new season. Keep reading to know more about Uttarayan, the significance of the festival, and how kites come into the picture.

2025年1月3日 · The Gujarat International Kite Festival is a spectacular event that transforms the skies into a vibrant canvas of flying colours. Held during the second week of January, this extraordinary event celebrates Uttarayan(the moment when winter gives way to summer in the Hindu calendar) also known as Makar Sankranti.

2025年1月29日 · Be part of the excitement at the International Kite Festival 2025, where lakhs of visitors and global kite flyers gather to paint the sky with colours! Spend a few days in Gujarat and experience ...

2024年9月1日 · Get lost in the vibrant skies of India's kite-flying festival! Experience lively celebrations in Gujarat, Telangana, Karnataka, Jaipur & Jodhpur.

2023年1月3日 · Although Uttarayan is primarily a Hindu festival commemorating the reawakening of the gods from their deep slumber, history records that India developed a rich tradition of kite flying due to the patronage of Kings and ‘Nawabs’ who found the sport both entertaining and a way to demonstrate their prowess. Even after the Mughal empire fell ...

2024年4月4日 · Skies filled with colour, kites taking to the wind- the kite flying festival in India is worth witnessing. Read on to know how to celebrate like a local.

2015年1月5日 · While the evening was spent in the old lanes of Ahmedabad flying kites with the entire city, the morning was for the International Kite Festival under the bright blue skies at the banks of the river Sabarmati, admiring kites in all shapes and sizes soaring up in the sky.

2025年1月25日 · International Kite Festival 2025: उत्तरायण के वैभव में डूब जाइए, यह एक जीवंत गुजराती त्यौहार है, जहाँ सूर्योदय से सूर्यास्त तक आसमान में रंग-बिरंगी पतंगें चमकती रहती हैं ...

International Kite Festival 2025: उत्तरायण के वैभव में डूब जाइए, यह एक जीवंत गुजराती त्यौहार है ...

2025年1月21日 · Borghetti, who is showcasing one of the biggest kites—a 41m circumference kite named Bul—noted that one of the fascinating aspects of the festival is the genuine interest from the people who ...