With Makar Sankranti around the corner, it's time to bring out your colourful outfits.
The kite flying festival marks the end of winter and offers the perfect excuse to dress up in bright new clothes.
As you distribute til gud laddoos to your loved ones, take a tip from these celebs on how to shine in desi wear.
With Uttarayan being celebrated in Gujarat, Lohri in Punjab, Magh Bihu in Assam, Suggi Habba (also known as Makar Sankramana) in Karnataka, Makaravilakku in Kerala, Pongal in Tamil Nadu and Poush Sangkranti in West Bengal, it doesn't matter which part of India you're living in; the whole country is celebrating.
IMAGE: Who will be interested in flying kites when you show up like Aahana Kumra, looking lovely in purple?
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Photograph: Kind courtesy Aahana Kumra/Instagram
IMAGE: Maroon still reigns supreme and Esha Gupta's standout sharara suit gives off regal vibes.
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Photograph: Kind courtesy Esha Gupta/Instagram
IMAGE: You can always lean into the sweet appeal of mustard like Mira Kapoor.
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Photograph: Kind courtesy Mira Kapoor/Instagram
IMAGE: One can never go wrong with white and, when you step out dressed in Karishma Tanna's separates, someone will surely say, 'Darling, you look perfect'.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Karishma Tanna/Instagram
Photograph: Kind courtesy Karishma Tanna/Instagram
IMAGE: You can stick to the basics and go for a black outfit like Parul Gulati.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Parul Gulati/Instagram
Photograph: Kind courtesy Parul Gulati/Instagram
IMAGE: Yami Gautam is proof that royal blue is always a winning choice.
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Photograph: Kind courtesy Yami Gautam/Instagram
IMAGE: Sara Tendulkar's burst of yellow is a great way to welcome this festival.
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Photograph: Kind courtesy Sara Tendulkar/Instagram
IMAGE: Pooja Hegde's green sari is always a classic, chic choice.
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Photograph: Kind courtesy Pooja Hegde/Instagram
IMAGE: Mithila Palkar's found the best way to wish everyone a bright Makar Sankranti with her stunning sari.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Mithila Palkar/Instagram
Photograph: Kind courtesy Mithila Palkar/Instagram
