Brief Description
• Time of Year: January 14 (Makar Sankranti).
• Highlights: Kite flying competitions, sweets like til ke laddoo.
The Kite Festival sees the Jaipur sky filled with colorful kites. The city celebrates with music, dance, and delicious festive treats.
• Location: Jal Mahal, rooftops across the city.
Detailed Description
The Kite Festival marks the onset of spring, celebrated with enthusiasm on Makar Sankranti. The sky over Jaipur transforms into a colorful canvas as kites of all shapes and sizes soar high. Families and friends gather on rooftops to fly kites, enjoy traditional snacks like til-gud, and partake in friendly competitions.
Fun Fact
Special fighter kites are used to cut opponents' strings in a tradition called "pech."
Did You Know?
Jaipur also hosts an International Kite Festival, attracting participants from various countries.