Delhi's Baansera Park Hosts International Kite Festival
The three-day kite festival at Baansera Park features 28 artists from India and abroad. Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the event, highlighting its cultural significance.
The three-day kite festival at Baansera Park features 28 artists from India and abroad. Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the event, highlighting its cultural significance.
The ONGC-MRPL International Kite Festival returns to Mangaluru's Blue Bay Beach on Jan 17-18. Over 60 international and Indian kite flyers will showcase spectacular designs, including a 30-foot Ratha kite.
International kite enthusiasts gathered in Mangaluru for a vibrant festival, displaying advanced hyper and quad-line kites. A regular attendee, Lie, returned for her third visit, flying unique designs like Hanuman and Tinkerbell over the years.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 3rd International Kite Festival in Delhi, calling for a committee to establish the city as India's kite celebration center and expand public participation nationwide.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta calls the International Kite Festival a wonderful event that brings people together. LG VK Saxena and Union HM Amit Shah pledge to expand it into a national celebration.
Team Mangalore organizes an International Kite Festival in Mangaluru, featuring kite flyers from 15 countries, with support from the district administration.
Prayagraj celebrated Makar Sankranti with traditional fervor, featuring kite flying, festive markets, and community feasts. Residents enjoyed lai-chura and tilkut while terraces turned colorful with kites.
An eight-year-old boy died after a kite string slit his throat during Uttarayan festivities in Anand district. Four others suffered similar injuries across the region.
Uttarayan festivities turned deadly in Gujarat as killer manja claimed multiple lives, including children, across Surat, Vadodara, and other districts during Jan 14-15.
Ahmedabad celebrated Uttarayan with kite-flying and fireworks, overcoming calm morning winds. Evening breeze brought vibrant festivities, drawing crowds to terraces.
Ranchi's Morabadi Ground witnessed a lively Namo Patang Mahotsav where families and youth gathered for kite flying, traditional food, and social outreach activities.
A 35-year-old man and his 7-year-old daughter died after their motorcycle got entangled in a nylon kite string on a Surat flyover. The wife is critically injured. Police investigate the tragic accident during Uttarayan festival.
Pune residents embrace Makar Sankranti with kite flying, tilgul sweets, and family gatherings. The festival marks winter's end with traditions that strengthen bonds.
Jaipur witnessed vibrant Makar Sankranti celebrations as kite lovers filled terraces, enjoying favourable winds, traditional food, and evening fireworks.
Nagpur celebrated Makar Sankranti with colorful kites, terrace gatherings, and shared sweets. Residents enjoyed the festival despite work commitments, blending tradition with modern pastimes like cricket.
Indore residents observed Makar Sankranti with temple rituals, charitable acts, and festive gatherings. The city saw holy baths, kite flying, and diverse community celebrations marking the harvest festival.
The Bhojpal Kite Festival at Jamboree Ground in Bhopal drew large crowds for Makar Sankranti, featuring kite flying, family fun, and community spirit under clear winter skies.
Ranchi celebrated Makar Sankranti with traditional prayers, kite flying and diverse regional customs. Communities observed the harvest festival with gratitude and festive foods.
Actor Mohak Matkar reminisces about magical Makar Sankranti mornings filled with kite flying, Bollywood songs, and family togetherness while discussing festival traditions.
Explore the deep-rooted history and spiritual significance of kite flying during Makar Sankranti, a cherished Indian festival marking the sun's transition into Capricorn.
Actor Shantanu Maheshwari shares his cherished Makar Sankranti memories, from kite flying in Calcutta to enjoying homemade til laddoos, highlighting the festival's spirit of togetherness.
Jaipur's historic walled city buzzed with festive energy as kite enthusiasts flooded markets for Makar Sankranti. Traditional hubs saw massive crowds, with new trends like electric charkhis and loudspeaker rentals adding modern twists to celebrations.
Chandu Bhati, 68, lost his hands in childhood but mastered kite-flying using his arms and legs. He now inspires others at the Ahmedabad International Kite Festival.
Celebrate Makar Sankranti 2026 with heartfelt wishes, messages, and quotes. Share the joy of this harvest festival with loved ones through curated greetings.
Ahmedabad celebrates Uttarayan with vibrant kite flying, traditional snacks, and cultural festivities. The two-day festival sees thousands flocking to events like the International Kite Festival.
Hundreds of birds suffer kite-string injuries in Ahmedabad ahead of Uttarayan. Rescue cases jump sharply, with migratory species now at high risk.
Makar Sankranti arrives on January 14, marking the sun's move into Capricorn. This harvest festival brings kite flying, traditional sweets, and family gatherings across India.
Makar Sankranti arrives on January 14, 2026, marking the harvest season with kite flying, til-gur sweets, and spiritual significance across India.
Makar Sankranti 2026 brings vibrant celebrations with kite flying, traditional sweets, and family gatherings. Discover the festival's significance and heartfelt wishes.
Makar Sankranti marks the Sun's transition into Capricorn, celebrating harvest and longer days. Explore traditions, regional customs, and festive joy across India.