OT Staff & Waquar Habib
During Makar Sankranti, Ahmedabad comes alive in its famed Uttarayan festival with a sky full of kites, healthy competitions and a day of rooftop amusements.
Jaipur's sky glow with hundreds of kites and a gentle breeze on the festival. Locals and visitors alike flock to open spaces and celebrate the day with traditional snacks and customs.
The capital city is another great Makar Sankranti destination with families gathering from early morning on to celebrate it through kite-flying on terraces and open fields.
Bengaluru weather makes it an ideal choice for Makar Sankranti celebrations. Parks and terraces come alive with joyful competitions and nearby bazaars sell colourful kites and sweets.
After Jaipur in Rajasthan, Udaipur is another top selection for Makar Sankranti. Kite flying is observed alongside traditional songs and local treats in this old Rajasthani city.
Surat’s Uttarayan draws kite lovers from across Gujarat. The skyline fills with brilliantly coloured kites, accompanied by lively markets, festive foods and spirited family gatherings.
Kolkata marks Poush Sankranti with fairgrounds, sweets like pitha and community kite flying. The scheme gives a West Bengal flavour to this pan-Indian harvest festival.
On the ghats of the Ganges, Sankranti is as much ritual as it is a celebration. Pilgrims and families float colourful offerings, watch kites drift and soak in sunrise views by the river.