14th Jan – one of the happiest day in Gujarat

Yesterday was 14th Jan – “Makar Sankranti” or “Uttraan” as it is called in Gujarat. One of the happiest day for Gujarati people. This is the only Indian Festival which comes according to the english calender. It is always celebrated on 14th Jan. In Gujarat life comes to an stand-still. The roads become empty – as if there is a cerfew – every-body is on the terrace right from the morning to late evening – flying kites – music – enjoying undhyu – having fun ….

A Kite Festival was organised by the gujarati daily ‘Divya Bhaskar’ & Lions Club of Mandvi and the venue was the beautiful Mandvi Beach. It was a great experience. Sharing the same with all Kutchis away from Kutch …..

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KV now on WordPress 2.7

I have upgraded the blogging software on which KaVita runs to WordPress 2.7. For those who write articles you will see some changes in the editing window. But there are not many changes for most of you. Starting now, to upload a photo, you need not press the “Photos” link …

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