Indian Cultural Knowledge

Kite flying is one of India’s most colourful and joyful traditional activities. From crowded rooftops to open village fields, colourful kites have long been associated with festivals, seasonal celebrations, community gatherings and childhood memories. Although kite flying is enjoyed as a recreational activity, it also reflects different regional customs and cultural traditions across India. India’s kite culture is especially visible during festivals such as Makar Sankranti, Uttarayan and Basant Panchami , when the sky can become filled with kites of different shapes, colours and designs. In different parts of the country, kite flying has developed its own local styles, celebrations and social traditions. History of Kite Flying in India Kite flying has a long history in Asia, and the tradition gradually became part of Indian cultural life. Over generations, kite making and flying developed into popular recreational practices in different parts of India. Traditional Indian kites were gen...