¨     Gandhinagar Kite festival 2026 inaugurated by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.

¨     It marked the beginning of Patang Utsav 2026 in the city.
¨     The inauguration took place on 14 January in Gandhinagar.
¨     The Chief Minister extended warm greetings to the people on the occasion for Uttarayan.
¨     Uttarayan is considered an auspicious period in the Hindu calendar. It symbolises the start of longer days.
¨     The Chief Minister inaugurated the festival by releasing balloons into the sky.
¨     The International Kite Festival is a major attraction in Gujarat.
¨     Ahmedabad remains a central location for the festival. Over the years, the festival has expanded to other cities, including Surat, Rajkot and Dholavira.