मंदिर की घंटी, आरती की थाली, नदी के किनारे सुरज की लाली,
जिंदगी में आये खुशियों की बहार, आपको मुबारक हो पतंगों का त्योंहार
तन में मस्ती, मन में उमंग, चलो आकाश में डाले रंग
हो जाये सब संग-संग, उड़ाये पतंग !
Uttarayan holds immense astrological and traditional importance – Uttarayan is celebrated on the day the sun transitions from the Sagittarius to Capricorn. The sun god is worshipped with sweets, devotion and khichdi.
Uttarayan announces the onset of spring and the harvest season. Sweets, savouries and other food items are distributed among relatives, near and dear ones and neighbours to give them the message to forget all old quarrels and start the year on a note of hope, love and togetherness.
Flying kites comes with health benefits – Kite flying is one of the most important attractions of the Uttarayan festival in Gujarat. While now it is seen as a sport, it was not always seen as the same – it is believed that kite flying was related to good health as the person would be exposed to the sun for a long time.
