Commencement of Uttarayan 2012
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Uttarayana is the six-month period between Makar Sankranti (around January 14) and Karka Sankranti (around July 14) when the sun travels towards the north on the celestial sphere.
The name Uttarayana comes from joining two different Sanskrit words "Uttara" (North) and "ayana" (movement towards). The period from July 14 to January 14 is known is Dakshināyana. The starting of Uttarayana is celebrated as Makara Sankranti throughout India.
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