Makar Sankranti 2026: This time Makar Sankranti is being celebrated not on 14 January but on 15 January. On this day the sky is filled with colorful kites and people enjoy kite flying with family and friends. Kite flying competitions are also organized in many parts of the country, which further increases the excitement of the festival.
However, in this happy atmosphere, a little carelessness can turn into serious accidents. Especially children are most excited on this day, hence it is important to keep some important things in mind while flying kites, so that the happiness of the festival does not turn into an accident.
Religious and natural importance of Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti is celebrated on the day when the Sun enters Capricorn. It is also called the festival of Uttarayan, because after this the days become longer and the nights become shorter. Along with religious faith, this festival is also associated with nature, health and joy. On this day, there is a tradition of eating things made of sesame and jaggery and flying kites.
Do not use Chinese Manja
The biggest danger while flying a kite is the Chinese Manja. Every year many people get seriously injured due to this and sometimes even lose their lives. It also causes huge harm to birds. While flying kites on Makar Sankranti, staying away from Chinese Manjha is very important for your own safety as well as that of others.
Do not leave children alone on the roof
If children are flying kites then do not leave them alone on the terrace. Many times fingers get cut due to the kite or children are unable to pay attention to the edges of the roof while flying the kite. Especially if the parapet of the roof is low, it is important to be more cautious, otherwise the risk of falling increases.
Do not take risk in snatching a cut kite.
Even though kites are available cheap in the market, children have a different enthusiasm for looting cut kites. They run fast to catch it or start jumping here and there from the roof. Keep in mind that children should not run towards the road nor try to pull kites entangled in electrical wires, as this can be extremely dangerous.
Take care of skin and health also
It is equally important to take care of food and health while flying kites. Prolonged exposure to strong sunlight can cause dehydration, so keep drinking water frequently and give adequate fluids to children too. Sunlight can cause rashes and tanning on the skin, to prevent this it will be beneficial to use sunscreen.
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