Jodhpur, Jan 9: As the festival of Makar Sankranti draws near, the skies of Rajasthan’s Jodhpur are gearing up for a colourful spectacle of soaring kites. This vibrant tradition has scripted an extraordinary story of cultural promotion that transcends boundaries. Meet Asghar Belim, a Jodhpur resident whose passion for kite-making has not only made him a local hero but also an international ambassador of India’s rich heritage.
Gandhinagar, Jan 9: As Makar Sankranti approaches this year, the markets in Gujarat are flooded with beautiful and colourful kites sold with the name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his popularised political slogans with people from all over the country flocking them in huge numbers.
Prayagraj, January 5: The special arrangements for Maha Kumbh devotees, including a floating self-propelled jetty for VIP bathing experience away from the crowd at Sangam have been set up this time to provide a seamless spiritual experience.
Hyderabad, January 2: An advisory was issued to avoid flying kites near Railway stations, yards and railway tracks ahead of the Makar Sankranti festival. South Central Railway CPRO, A Sridhar said that if the kite entangles with the railway overhead equipment and the thread is wet then the people holding it might get electrocuted.