Kite Festival 2026: Makar Sankranti is now near and preparations are going on in full swing. To make this special day even more fun, a wonderful kite festival is organized every year in India. Kite flying is not just a children’s game, but an important part of our culture and tradition. On this occasion, big kite festivals are organized in different parts of the country, where the sky is filled with colorful kites. If you also want to make this day special, then before that let us know when and why Kite Festival is celebrated and what is its significance?
Where will Kite Festival be held (Kite Festival 2026)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Sabarmati Riverfront of Ahmedabad will be the center of International Kite Festival from 10 to 14 January. Apart from India, people from Japan, America, Britain, France, Australia and Indonesia will also participate. Workshops will also be organized for children.
Delhi
Kite festival will be held in Delhi’s Sarai Kale Khan Bansera Park from 16 to 18 January. This park on the banks of Yamuna is perfect for kite flying.
Timings: 10 am to 6 pm
Entry: Free
Kota, Rajasthan
‘Udaan Kite Carnival’ will be organized in Kota from 11 to 14 January. There will be live band and Garba along with dragon, 3D and lighting kites.
Timings: 10 am to 5 pm
Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Flying a kite in the open fields of the hill station in Solan is a different pleasure.
Timings: 10 am to 5 pm
Hyderabad
International Kite Festival will be held at the Parade Ground in Secunderabad from 13 to 15 January. Kite players from 19 countries will participate in it.
Timings: 10 am to 6 pm
Why is kite festival celebrated?
Kite festival is mainly celebrated on Makar Sankranti, which marks the sun’s Uttarayan (starting its journey towards the north) and the end of winter, which is a celebration of happiness, freedom and new beginnings, in which people fill the sky with colorful kites, which is associated with religious (Sun worship), historical (Lord Ram), and health (Vitamin D) reasons, and it promotes unity, interaction, and creativity.
specialty of kite festival
The specialty of Kite Utsav is decoration of the sky with colorful kites, kite flying competitions, cuisine, music, dance etc. Apart from this, worship of Sun God, and gratitude for good harvest is celebrated on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, in which people fly kites from rooftops and enjoy cultural programs. This festival is a symbol of joy, celebration and connection with nature and is celebrated internationally, especially in Gujarat.
Why is Kite Festival special?
Families and children can enjoy the Kite Festival together.
Folk music and folk performance can be enjoyed.
Can be a part of the show of professional kite flyers.
You can taste winter street food.
Bamboo and paper kites are available in eco-friendly kite stalls.
Kitefestival But keep this in mind before going
Arrive early to participate in the competition.
Be careful with silk strings.
Stay away from electrical wires.
go with family and friends
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