Kite flying adds to this year\'s Sankranti celebrations
2 years, 11 months ago

Kite flying adds to this year\'s Sankranti celebrations

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Vibrant hues of kites in the sky and colourfully made rangolis in front of every household, typify the joyousness that the harvest festival Sankranti brings along. Despite the threat of Covid-19 and its protocol being in place, music and loud shrieks and shouts were found on most terraces as people enjoyed flying kites and their competitions with neighbors. Dindayal Singh Loda from Karvan said “this Sankranti, we have witnessed more kites and a lot of families are participating.” Areas like Chappal Bazar, Kabutar Khana, parts of Begum Bazar are popular for flying kites in the night, thanks to most residents' halogen lamps on their terraces. According to K. Prabaker, a resident of Kabutar Khana “This practice started more than two decades ago.

Sankranti Kite  adds  celebrations  kite  festival  popular  parts  terraces  halogen  sankranti  kites  flying  khana  kabutar

History of this topic

Pagrav Dance Company’s ‘ Kattam Katti’ takes you into the world of kites
1 week, 4 days ago

Pagrav Dance Company’s ‘ Kattam Katti’ takes you into the world of kites

The Hindu  

Excitement soars when one thinks of Uttarayan, the popular festival of kites in Gujarat. ‘Kattam Katti’ by Pagrav Dance Company, U.K., choreographed by Urja Desai Thakore is inspired by the festival. The dancers moved across the stage holding threads that transformed into stark red horizontal lines — this not only brought out the symbolism of the kite, but also carved …

Enthusiasts chase sky-high thrills of wind power
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Enthusiasts chase sky-high thrills of wind power

China Daily  

By CHENG YUEZHU | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-04-30 08:58 Youngsters have a hands-on experience of kite making at Beijing International Kite Festival in mid-April. CHINA DAILY Increasing popularity Within China, the Chinese Kite Association hosts an annual series of kite festivals and events that attract the participation of a wider and more vibrant group of enthusiasts. Li Yiyang, …

Andhra: Prabhala Utsav inaugurated by MLA Chirla Jaggireddy marks centre of Sankranti festival in Konaseema
11 months, 1 week ago

Andhra: Prabhala Utsav inaugurated by MLA Chirla Jaggireddy marks centre of Sankranti festival in Konaseema

Hindustan Times  

Konaseema, January 16 : YSR Congress MLA Chirla Jaggireddy inaugurated the grand Prabhala Utsav held at Kothapeta Junior College ground to mark the joyous occasion of Makar Sankranti. HT Image Jagannathota Prabhala Theertham celebrated in Konaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, on Kanuma, the 3rd day of Sankranti The streets of Kothapeta were teeming with attendees from both the districts of …

Kite and Sweets Fest Draws National, International Crowds
11 months, 1 week ago

Kite and Sweets Fest Draws National, International Crowds

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The second day of the three-day International Kite and Sweet Festival at Parade Ground drew crowds from across the country and the globe, as kite enthusiasts took part or took in the spectacle of flying coloured kites in the run-up to the main Sankranti festivities. “We were geared up to fly kites amid strong winds… this breeze is a …

As Kids, We Wanted to be the Best in Kite Flying, Says Charminar MLA Zulfiqar Ali
11 months, 2 weeks ago

As Kids, We Wanted to be the Best in Kite Flying, Says Charminar MLA Zulfiqar Ali

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The festival of kites used to be a two-month exercise, bringing together people of all religions, said Charminar MLA Mir Zulfiqar Ali in a conversation with Deccan Chronicle, wherein he recollected the festival of Sankranti during his childhood. “Kite shops across the city are decked up and customers have been thronging to purchase their favourites since the past week …

Kites rise to festive occasion
1 year, 7 months ago

Kites rise to festive occasion

China Daily  

Skills inherited Yang Hongwei, 57, is a leading inheritor of the city's tradition. Zhang Jianwei, director of the comprehensive service center at the Weifang International Kite Association, said, "The city's kites account for more than 75 percent of the international kite market and nearly 85 percent of the domestic market." Wangjiazhuangzi village in Weifang is known as the "No 1 …

Kites rise to festive occasion
1 year, 7 months ago

Kites rise to festive occasion

China Daily  

Skills inherited Yang Hongwei, 57, is a leading inheritor of the city's tradition. Zhang Jianwei, director of the comprehensive service center at the Weifang International Kite Association, said, "The city's kites account for more than 75 percent of the international kite market and nearly 85 percent of the domestic market." Wangjiazhuangzi village in Weifang is known as the "No 1 …

Hyderabad ready for kite flying contests
1 year, 11 months ago

Hyderabad ready for kite flying contests

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Come Sankranti and every household in the city gets actively involved in kite flying contests with cheerleaders using loudspeakers and blowing trumpets to spur the morale of their players in the battle for neighbourhood one-upmanship. On the other side is the opinion of experts, who state that flying kites improve eyesight, relaxes the mind and strengthens cognizance as well …

Makar Sankranti 2023: Dos and don’ts to follow while flying kites during Uttarayan
1 year, 11 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2023: Dos and don’ts to follow while flying kites during Uttarayan

Firstpost  

The festival of Makar Sankranti is knocking at the door. In the ongoing edition, a total of 68 countries including Australia, Germany, Canada, Greece, France, Russia, Israel, Egypt, Colombia, Italy, Mexico, Denmark, New Zealand, Indonesia, South Africa, Belgium, Bahrain, Iraq and Malaysia, and many others are taking part in the International Kite Festival. As the kite festival is already underway, …

Uttarayan 2023: Date, history, significance, celebration of kite flying festival
1 year, 11 months ago

Uttarayan 2023: Date, history, significance, celebration of kite flying festival

Hindustan Times  

From flying kites, making sweets and relishing on lip-smacking khichdi, Uttarayan or Makar Sankranti, the harvest festival, is one of the most-awaited festivals of Gujarat. Uttarayan 2023: Date, history, significance, celebration of kite flying festival Makar Sankranti marks the end of winter as well as the beginning of longer days on account of the sun's northward journey hence, this period …

Kadi Kamps, doredaars, langots back in action this Sankranti
1 year, 11 months ago

Kadi Kamps, doredaars, langots back in action this Sankranti

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: With Sankranti coming up in four days, the markets are buzzing with businesses selling kites of all sizes and forms, and people of all ages queuing to purchase the paraphrenia required to take over the skies. Markets in Gulzar Houz, Begum Bazaar, Dhoolpet, Narayanguda, Bahadurpura, Langer Houz, King Koti, and Manghalhat see a steady flow of kite enthusiasts splurging …

Makar Sankranti 2022: Easy steps to make a kite at home this time
2 years, 11 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2022: Easy steps to make a kite at home this time

India TV News  

With the onset of the new year, the celebration of festivals has also begun. Counted amongst the most widely celebrated festivals, Makar Sankranti marks the beginning of the harvest season and the end of the winter solstice. But this time, here we are with some easy steps through which you can make a kite at home. Materials For Making A …

Hyderabad's International Kite and Sweet Festival cancelled amid Covid surge
2 years, 11 months ago

Hyderabad's International Kite and Sweet Festival cancelled amid Covid surge

India Today  

Amid a rapid surge in the Covid-19 cases, the three-day International Kite and Sweet Festival in Hyderabad has been cancelled for the second consecutive year. This comes after the government's orders to impose a ban on rallies, public meetings and public gatherings related to religious, political and cultural activities. The kite festival has been being organised by the Tourism Department …

In a winter without festivals, kite flying on Makar Sankranti offers hope for a socially-distanced, eco-friendly celebration
3 years, 11 months ago

In a winter without festivals, kite flying on Makar Sankranti offers hope for a socially-distanced, eco-friendly celebration

Firstpost  

It has been a bleak winter without Diwali card parties, Christmas gatherings, and New Year’s Eve bashes. “It was legitimately the only ‘outdoor’ activity I could enjoy during lockdown,” says Prerit Sharma, who rediscovered his avidity for kite flying last year. “And my friends mentioned they’ll also miss congregating in Ramleela Maidan, like they do every year on Makar Sankranti.” …

Coronavirus Themed Kites in Gujarat Grace Skies Ahead of Uttarayan
3 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus Themed Kites in Gujarat Grace Skies Ahead of Uttarayan

News 18  

One of the most celebrated festivals of Gujarat is the Uttarayan. Moreover, every year on the day of Uttarayan, an International Kite Event takes place in Ahmedabad. However, in the present situation, the government of Gujarat has only permitted the kite flying events to be held in the housing society premises. Rajni Patel, a shopkeeper in the state, told the …

Virat-Anushka, PM Modi and Covid Feature on Kites at Rakjot Market Before Uttarayan Festival
3 years, 11 months ago

Virat-Anushka, PM Modi and Covid Feature on Kites at Rakjot Market Before Uttarayan Festival

News 18  

The Uttarayan festival or Makar Sankranti is all set to be celebrated on January 14 and the preparations for it are in full swing everywhere although the states will be seeing scaled down celebrations. Keeping up with the traditions, even as kite makers and enthusiasts are gearing up for celebrations after adhering to the Gujarat High Court’s order, market in …

Discover Related