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Kite FestivalThis takes place in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Makara
Sankranti (14th January), the day when t he Sun enters the Makar Rashi (the
zodiac sign of Capricorn, the goat), starting its northward journey. Makar Sankranti
is the day of the equinox, when day and night are equally long. Hindus believe
that those who die on this day attain moksha , escaping from the cycle of birth
and re-birth. T thousands of colourful kites dot the skies as people vie with
each other to win community kite-flying competitions. Special kites have little
paper lamps attached and these fill the night sky with flickering lights. Special
Gujarati cuisine, exhibitions of handicrafts, and folk art enhance the festive
spirit.
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