and nature.
Gujarat marks Uttarayan with vibrant kite-flying festivities filling the skies.
Punjab welcomes the season with Lohri , observed on the night of January 13 with bonfires, songs, and dance.
Assam observes Magh Bihu , centered on community feasts and agricultural gratitude.
Maharashtra celebrates by exchanging til-gud (sesame and jaggery sweets) and sharing the message of harmony: “Tilgul ghya, god god bola” (accept sweetness and speak sweetly).
In Summary
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Festival Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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Key Moment: 3:13 PM (IST), marking the start of Uttarayan
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Best Time for Rituals: From 3:13 PM onward during the Punya Kaal
Month: Current Affairs - January 13, 2026
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