Makar Sankrati is a festival that involves colorful decorations, fairs, bonfires, dances and feasts. In fact, kite flying is one of important thing to do on Makar Sankrati. People have immense craze of flying kites on this occasion. It is the festival that Jaipur eagerly waits. In fact, the skies of Jaipur city crowded with beautiful and artistic kites. Hearing the cries of Kai Po Chhe becomes common for few days.
The preparation of this festival begins months ago. The kite sellers sell different varieties of kites. This year, kites of politicians are quite popular in the markets. From Winston Churchill to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and several other politicians can be seen on the kites. There are also kites that show the divide between leaders and their parties. The kites with image of Congress president Rahul Gandhi are also liked by people. In fact, people love to buy Delhi CM’s Arvind Kejriwal faced kites. However, the most popular one are the Modi kites.
For the people of Rajasthan, there are special kite. The supporters and followers of Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje and former CM Ashok Gehlot will be seen fighting in the skies.
Makar Sankrati
The festival of Makar Sankrati has a great significance. It is the day which marks the first day of sun’s transit into the Makara (Capricorn). Hence, praying to Sun in this auspicious day will bring benefits to the people.
