Sankranti is a grand festival of harvest celebrated in India. which usually falls on the 14th of January every year. It is a three-day festival. The first day of this festive season is 'Bhogi', while the second day is 'Makara Sankranti' and the third and last day is called 'Kanumu'. The festival is celebrated in several ways based on the local customs, in many parts of the country, since it is a harvest festival where farmers offer their prayers to god for a good harvest.

Sankranti is called 'Pongal' in the state of Tamilnadu. In Rajasthan and Gujarat, people offer thousands of colorful oblations in the form of beautiful kites. Likewise, in the state of Telangana, Kite flying is associated with this harvest festival in a big way.

Kite Flying in Telangana

Telangana is a region, considered unique due to its geographical location, with influence of different cultures. Moreover, the cosmopolitan nature of the city with people from different parts of India making the state their home has given rise to a unique culture, where the Sankranti festival is celebrated in North Indian as well as South Indian styles.
Flying Kites is a long-cherished tradition of Telangana, with the skyline of Hyderabad and other towns and villages filled with Kites of various sizes and colours. It is no wonder that this tradition has given a fillip to Kite festivals, that brings together Kite enthusiasts under one-roof. It is a memorable festival season in the state, when hundreds of enthusiasts would assemble with friends and family to play the festival with colourful hues, dotting the skyline. The kite flying tradition during Sankranti festival period has been taking place for many decades in Telangana State.

5th Telangana International Kite Festival 2020

Kite flying is a means of fun and entertainment and it also reflects our culture and traditions that has been carried forward since generations. The 5th Telangana International Kite Festival 2020 is being organized with great fanfare in January, 2020. The success of Kite Festivals, organized from 2016 to 2019, has brought a new identity to the tradition of Kite flying. Now, Hyderabad is again all set to host the Kites Festival from January 13-15th, 2020 with enthusiastic participation from many national and international flying clubs.
The International Kite Festival in Hyderabad, will be attracting flying clubs and visitors from many international destinations. The festival celebrations reflect a rich tapestry of culture, kites and craft that Hyderabad is known for. The festival brings together international teams of professional kite-flyers, along with thousands of kite-enthusiasts from around the city, against the backdrop of 3rd International Sweet Festival in Parade Grounds. Kites will dot the skies of Hyderabad with high flying colours during the Kite festival which is one of the popular events organized in the month of January. The festival which is being organized in 2020 is completely eco-friendly. Participants in this event are all set to have great fun and a unique experience of watching scores of amazing Kites in the air!