Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival is one of the most auspicious festivals and is celebrated in almost all parts of India with different names and rituals. People take a dip bath in sacred rivers, offer prayers to the Sun God, pay respect to Saraswati and distributes food items. Makar Sankranti is a major harvest festival also known as Pongal. Kite flying is one of the most popular sports and festival in India and Uttarayan is regarded as one of the biggest festival and also the International Kite Festival in Gujarat.