Union House Minister, Amit Shah marked the event of Makar Sankranti by celebrating with the residents of Shantiniketan Society in Ahmedabad’s Memnagar space. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel additionally joined the celebrations, making it a grand occasion for the area people.
The Shantiniketan Society was fantastically adorned with vibrant kites and complex rangolis, making a festive ambiance. The ladies and youngsters of the society gave a heat welcome to the Union House Minister, and the occasion was crammed with conventional drumbeats and cultural dances, which added to the attraction of the celebration.
A spotlight of the day was when Minister Amit Shah, accompanied by his spouse Sonalben Shah, took half in kite flying from a rooftop. The Union Minister and Chief Minister Patel prolonged their finest needs to everybody, sharing pleasure and enthusiasm for the event of Makar Sankranti.
The celebration noticed the presence of a number of dignitaries, together with Ahmedabad Mayor Pratibha Jain, native social gathering leaders, councillors, and AMC officers. After the occasion in Memnagar, Minister Shah was scheduled to attend two extra Patang Mahotsavs (kite flying festivals) within the New Ranip and Sabarmati areas of the town later within the day.
Makar Sankranti, celebrated yearly on January 14, marks the primary day of the solar’s transit into the Makara (Capricorn) zodiac signal, signaling the tip of the winter solstice and the start of longer days. The pageant is a major event for Hindus throughout India, and devotees provide prayers to Lord Surya (the Solar God) on at the present time. It’s recognized by numerous names in numerous areas, resembling Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Bihu in Assam, and Maghi in Punjab.
In Gujarat, the pageant is known as Uttarayan, and it’s most famously celebrated with kite flying. As a part of the Worldwide Kite Flying Pageant, individuals collect on rooftops throughout the state, participating in pleasant competitors whereas having fun with the clear skies. Through the occasion, the favored phrase “Kai Po Che” is usually heard as one staff triumphs over the opposite.
Along with kite flying, individuals bask in conventional delicacies like Chikki (produced from sesame seeds and peanuts) and Undhiyu (a dish product of winter greens). Makar Sankranti can be a time for sharing meals like khichdi, sesame sweets, and coconut laddoos, all of which symbolize the festive spirit and the strengthening of friendships. The pageant carries a deeper message – the winter season has come to an finish, bringing with it hotter days and new beginnings.