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Makar Sankranti 2026: 8 Best Places In India To Celebrate The Festival

From terrace-kite-flying competitions in Ahmedabad to Jaipur's festive markets and community customs, find out the top 8 places to celebrate Makar Sankranti 2026

OT Staff
OT Staff

10 January 2026

A person flies kite on Makar Sankranti (representational image) Photo: Unsplash
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Ahmedabad, Gujarat

During Makar Sankranti, Ahmedabad comes alive in its famed Uttarayan festival with a sky full of kites, healthy competitions and a day of rooftop amusements.

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