Kite Festival, Jaipur

Celebrated in the month of January, the Kite Festival of Jaipur is one of the most unique fairs and festivals in Rajasthan. The festival is all about flying kites and thousands of colorful kites dot the skies during this time. The occasion is popular in Jaipur and Jodhpur. Kites with lights that light up the sky during the night are flown. They seem like celestial birds that have descended onto the Earth. This festival in Rajasthan attracts thousands of kite lovers. For those who enjoy flying kites and are passionate about it, this is the Mecca of it all.

The international Kite Festival in Jaipur has a long-standing history. The custom of flying kites is associated with Makar Sankranti. People celebrate the blessed day by flying kites from their rooftops. Kite-flying competitions are also organized at this festival. People fly kites on Makar Sankranti because they receive the benefits of sun exposure. During winter, our body gets infected and suffers from cough and cold, and the skin also gets dry during this season. When Sun moves in Uttarayana, its rays act as medicine for the body. During kite flying, the human body is continuously exposed to sun rays, eradicating most infections and insanitation.