Uttarayan, also known as Makar Sankranti, is a popular kite-flying festival celebrated mainly in Gujarat, India. Here are a few ways to celebrate the festival:

  1. Kite flying is the most popular way to celebrate Uttarayan. People of all ages come together to fly kites, compete with each other, and enjoy the colorful kites in the sky.
  2. Enjoy traditional delicacies such as undhiyu, a mix of various vegetables and dal dhokli, a type of wheat flour noodle.
  3. Take a dip in a sacred river or lake, as it is believed to be a purifying ritual for the festival.
  4. Participate in community events such as kite-making competitions, kite-flying competitions, and traditional folk dances.
  5. Visit a temple to offer prayers and seek blessings.
  6. Enjoy with family and friends, as the festival is all about celebrating with loved ones.
  7. Share sweets and snacks with neighbors and friends as a way to spread love and goodwill.
  8. Dress in traditional attire, particularly in shades of white, yellow, and red, as these are considered auspicious colors for the festival.

Here are few lines to wish on sms / whatsapp:

  1. “Fly high with joy and celebrate Uttarayan to the fullest.”
  2. “May the colorful kites of Uttarayan fill your sky with happiness.”
  3. “Wishing you a sky full of kites and a heart full of joy on Uttarayan.”
  4. “Let the wind of Uttarayan bring you new opportunities and lots of fun.”
  5. “May the festival of Uttarayan bring you endless joy and sweet memories.”
  6. “Fly a kite, chase your dreams and make them soar high on Uttarayan”
  7. “Uttarayan ki shubhkamnayein, aapke sare sapne pure ho jayein”
  8. “Let the kites of Uttarayan take away all your worries and bring you peace”
  9. “May the spirit of Uttarayan bring you good luck and success in all your endeavors”
  10. “Wish you a colorful and happy Uttarayan, filled with fun and laughter.”