The Maha Kumbh Mela, a Hindu festival in India that is drawing hundreds of millions of pilgrims, is a powerful marketing tool for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his allies.

An estimated 35.89 crore tourists visited Gujarat in the last two years, showcasing a remarkable growth in tourism the state has witnessed particularly during festivals and on key tourist spots, the ...

“The night display, where we illuminate the kites, is always a magical moment.” The festival boasts participation from kite flyers representing Germany, Thailand, Malaysia, the United ...

Lakum, an international kite flyer from Surat in Gujarat, was the cynosure of all eyes at the ONGC-MRPL Mangaluru International Kite Festival at Tannirbhavi beach on Saturday. He flew series of ...

Flyers Cliiai and Tive from Octoposse Kite Team of England said they were attending the festival in Mangaluru for the first time. “This time we did not take part in the Gujarat Kite Festival.

Joining them will be 30 Indian kite fliers from Odisha, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, Karnataka, and Kerala. The festival will showcase ... A special night-flying display featuring LED-lit ...

In Gujarat, particularly in the city of Ahmedabad the high point is ‘kite-flying’! There are thousands of ... What Gujaratis love to eat on this festival is a traditional dish called ‘undhiyu’– it is ...

AHMEDABAD: As Gujarat ... kite strings. The sharp, glass-coated strings have caused severe injuries, with many victims being rushed to hospitals after suffering throat cuts. On the day of the ...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah celebrated the Makar Sankranti festival, also known as Uttarayan, on Tuesday by taking to kite-flying, along with Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel. Amit Shah, who also holds ...

Known by different names across the country, including Uttarayan, Pongal, Maghi, and Dahi Chura, the festival features unique traditions in each region. From kite flying to taking ... also known as ...