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Uttarayan Kite Festival 2026: Makar Sankranti 2026 will be celebrated on January 14th, which is popularly known as Uttarayan in Gujarat. Here, festivities start a few days before the festival. This year, from January 10 to 14th, many cities are hosting the Uttarayan Kite Festival 2026 in Gujarat. This day, the state turns into a kaleidoscope of colourful kites filling the sky. The kite festival here witnesses the participation of both international and local people. The famous kite battles, along with various cultural festivities, make festivals more beautiful here.

The state has a lot to offer during the festivities, from kite-making workshops, food stalls selling Gujarati sweets like undhiyu and sugar jalebi, and even live music, with numerous large patangs (kites) flying over rooftops. Now, let’s take a list of places that are hosting the Uttarayan kite festival 2026 in Gujarat.

Uttarayan Kite Festival 2026 In Gujarat Schedule:

Date

Location

January 10, 2026

Rajkot, Surat, Dholavira

January 11, 2026

Shivrajpur, Statue of Unity (Ektanagar), Vadnagar

January 12–14, 2026

Ahmedabad (Sabarmati Riverfront)

January 13, 2026

Vadodara

Ahmedabad is especially famous for kite flying and is often referred to as the Kite capital, all thanks to Sabarmati Riverfront, which accommodates over 500,000 spectators. Here, Patang Bazaar are also open for almost 24/7, before the festival. I once got the privilege to witness Ahmedabad during Uttarayan, and it was truly heavenly.

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The colourful sky was packed with kites of all shapes and sizes, and people were radiating true joy and competitive spirits. Additionally, the rooftops were buzzing with people shouting ‘Kai Po Che!’ Ahmedabad truly captures the essence of Uttarayan.

Surat and Rajkot are also famous for kite flying. Here you will witness rooftop competitions and local patang tug-of-war. Next, on the list is the statue of Unity, a scenic backdrop near Kevadiya is popular for massive kite flying. Dholavira and Vadnagar are also emerging spots in Gujarat that are the apt blend of heritage and Uttarayan festivities.

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Important Considerations For Uttarayan 2025

Before immersing yourself in kite flying during Makar Sakranti 2025, ensure that you use eye protection because glass-coated ‘manja’ strings are known to be razor sharp, apply your SPF and participate in eco-kite projects. Lastly, Uttarayan in Gujarat is more than a festival; it is a cultural spectacle and synonymous with community spirit that soars during Uttarayan, especially a few days before the festival and until January 15.


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