February 2024 corresponds to Maha (મહા). Maha brings Uttarayan, Gujarat's exuberant kite festival at Makar Sankranti on January 14, when rooftops in Ahmedabad and Surat fill with kites, chikki, and undhiyu; Vasant Panchami and Maha Shivratri follow. Major observances: Mauni Amavas (Feb 9), Vasant Panchami (Feb 14). Day quality across 29 days: 3 highly auspicious, 3 favourable, 18 mixed. Ekadashi vrats: Feb 6, Feb 20.
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