Kite Festival

Makar Sankranti’s significance: From joyous harvest feasts to soaring kites

The harvest festival of Makar Sankranti, dedicated to the sun god, is observed nationwide to commemorate the arrival of spring and a significant juncture in the astronomical and agricultural cycles. Part of the festivities include kite flying, making traditional sweets, and taking holy dips in rivers. On this day, kite...