Know important safety tips during kite flying

Makar Sankranti 2026: This year Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on 15 January instead of 14 January. On this day the sky is full of colorful kites and people enjoy flying kites with their family and friends. Kite flying competitions are also organized in different parts of the country, which further adds to the excitement of this festival.

take care of safety

However, a little carelessness in this happy environment can lead to serious accidents. Especially children are very excited on this day, so 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.

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.

Avoid Chinese Manjha

Chinese Manjha is the biggest danger while flying a kite. Every year many people get seriously injured due to this and sometimes even lose their lives. Birds also suffer huge losses due to this. While flying kites on Makar Sankranti, it is very important to stay away from Chinese Manjha, not only for the safety of others but also for your own safety.

child safety

If children are flying kites, do not leave them alone on the rooftop. 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 necessary to be more cautious, otherwise the risk of falling increases.

Risk of bitten kite

Although 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 rooftop. 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.

be in good shape

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.