|
 From royal
splendour to riotous egalitarianism , 14 January is
celebrated in India as Makar Sankranti - heralding the
transition of the sun into the Northern hemisphere.
In Jaipur Kites virtually blot out the sky. Everyone joins
in this riotous celebration and shouts of " Woh Kata Hai
!" reverberate from rooftops to the accompaniment of drums
as adversary's kites are cut down. And everyone's an
adversary! Any kite in the sky is fair game !
Its been five years that this Desert Kite Festival is
held. Kite makers flaunt kites sized as big as 1.5km of
various shapes and Designs. Some carrying messages, some
depicting social issues, some as caricatures of
politicians. Its been the most popular event recently,
even tourists can take part in various kite flying
competitions. The colours that flaunt in the blue sky
mesmerises the viewers. |
