Uttarayan And Dakshinayan 2024: All You Need To Know

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In North India, Uttarayan is observed on Makar Sankranti. Uttarayan means – Uttar and Ayana – referring to north and movement. This day is dedicated to Lord Surya.

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Uttarayan is a two-day festival celebrated in Gujarat. The International Kite Festival is organised in Ahmedabad during this time.

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Uttarayan will be celebrated on January 15, 2024.

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Millions of people visit Prayag Sangam or Gangasagar on this day to take a holy dip in Ganga or Yamuna.

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During the festival, people worship the Sun God and engage in charitable activities by giving alms to the needy, flying kites, preparing sweets made of sesame and jaggery, and worshiping livestock.

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This auspicious period marks the beginning of longer days.

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Dakshinayan is referred to the movement of the sun from the Cancer zodiac to the Capricorn zodiac. It will start on July 16 this year.

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