The progressing of the sun on January 14th in the northward direction into Capricorn is celebrated as Uttarayan. The north direction is the direction of redemption and spiritual progress. It is one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar. Any donation made for this festive day is said to result in punya (fruitful merit).

Tags: Kite Flying, Makar Sankranti, Uttarayan

BAPS Shri Swaminaray Mandir - Houston

Place:1150 Brand Ln, Stafford, TX 77477

Date: Sunday, January 15, 2017

Time: 4:30 pm

Fees: Free Entry

Service: Shops available for Kites, string and food at venue

Gujarati Samaj of Houston

Place: Sardar Patel Stadium. 18413 W Bellfort Blvd, Richmond, TX 77407

Date: Sunday, January 15, 2017

Rain Date:  Sunday, January 22, 2017 (Due to weather condition, Uttarayan date for GSH changed from 22 January 2017. Please Ignore January 15th 2017 Date.

Time: 11:000 am to 6:00 pm

Service:

• Drop off and pick up service from designated parking
• Shops available for Kites, string and food at venue

Fees:

• Entry fees $10 per car
• $3 per person

VPSS Houston

Place: VPSS Haveli, 11715 Bellfort Village Dr, Houston, TX 77031

Date: Saturday, January 14, 2017

Time: 11:000 am to 3:00 pm

Service:

• Free Parking
• Surti Food, Kites and thread at nominal price

Fees:

• Free Entry

Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple - ISSO

Place: 10080 Synott Rd Sugarland TX 77498

Date: Sunday, January 15, 2017

Time: 10:000 am to 5:00 pm

Service:

• Free Parking

Fees:

• $3 per person (Buy ticket in advance)
• $4 per person at Gate (If not in advance)
• Free entry for Kids under 8
• 2 Free Kites will provided upon entry
• Limited Tickets and Space