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Uttarayani Kauthig 2021: A look at the celebrations
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Uttarayani Kauthig, which is also known as Ghughutia, celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Uttarakhand. The festival is celebrated on the same day as Makar Sankranti, with people taking a dip in holy waters, serving khichdi and exchanging sweets. Take a look at how people in Lucknow celebrated this auspicious occasion this year. (Express photo by Vishal Srivastava/ Designed by Gargi Singh)
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Women dressed up and danced on the occasion.(Express photo by Vishal Srivastava)
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On this day, the sun starts its journey northward and moves from the zodiac sign of Cancer to Capricorn. (Express photo by Vishal Srivastava)
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The movement of sun into a new sign marks a change in season. (Express photo by Vishal Srivastava)
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According to euttaranchal.com, on this day, many people make sweetmeats in various shapes, which are then worn as a necklace to attract birds, while singing Kale Kauva. (Express photo by Vishal Srivastava)
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The tradition of feeding crows started when, according to a legend, astrologers predicted that a king named Ghughut would be killed by crows on the morning of Makar Sankranti. Thus, he asked the towns to prepare a sweet using jaggery and flour to feed the crows. (Express photo by Vishal Srivastava)
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He believed that he could banish death if the crows got busy eating. (Express photo by Vishal Srivastava)
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Thus, the dish was prepared and named after King Ghughut. (Express photo by Vishal Srivastava)
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People also prepare urad khichdi and serve it to Brahmins. (Express photo by Vishal Srivastava)
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A look at this year's celebrations. (Express photo by Vishal Srivastava)