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Gujarat festivals in January.

3 festivals this month — dates, locations, and travel tips.

International Kite Festival (Uttarayan)

Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad sky fills with millions of kites. International kite flyers. Rooftop parties across the city. Undhiyu and jalebi on every corner.

January 14

Kutch Mahotsav

Kutch (Bhuj)

Cultural festival celebrating Kutchi crafts, music, dance. Showcases 16 tribal communities and their art forms.

January (Republic Day weekend)

Uttarardh Mahotsav (Modhera Dance Festival)

Modhera Sun Temple

A two-day classical dance festival celebrating the winter solstice at the ancient Sun Temple. The festival showcases diverse Indian classical dance forms including Odissi, Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Manipuri, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, and Sattriya. Named after the astronomical halfway point of the sun's northward journey, honoring the sun god.

January (3rd week, typically Jan 17-19)

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