Jaipur / Diwali-like view in Jaipur on Makar Sankranti, after kite flying in the morning, the city lit up with fireworks in the evening

Zoom News : Jan 14, 2023, 11:30 PM
Jaipur: On Makar Sankranti, Jaipurites fly kites throughout the day and fireworks in the late evening. The scene became like Diwali due to fireworks. People set off fireworks. This was seen in the city after two years. Due to Corona, people were not able to enjoy Makar Sankranti for two years. This time the people of Chardivari did more fireworks on Makar Sankranti than Diwali. To see which, along with Rajasthan, tourists from all over the country reached Jaipur.

Earlier, the weather also cooperated fully with the residents. The strong wind started from early morning till evening. During this, people of all ages enjoyed the unique tradition of Jaipur by flying kites. During this, a large number of people also installed music system on the roof of their house in the boundary wall. Which was played from morning to late evening.

Due to Makar Sankranti being on Saturday this time, people were seen in a holiday mood for two days. That's why enjoyed the festival very much. Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on Sunday as well.

Crowd of devotees gathered in Govind Dev Ji temple

On Makar Sankranti, the people of Jaipur pay obeisance to the deity Govind Devji and feed green fodder to the cows in the cowshed of the temple. Here, on entering from the Sirhadyori Gate, birds are also fed at the outer square and Jaleb Chowk. They also donate fruits and green fodder to the monkeys and cows they meet on the way from Jaleb Chowk to the temple.

The festival of Makar Sankranti was celebrated in Govind Devji temple on Sunday. In which Thakurji was anointed with Panchamrit after Mangala Jhanki and Thakurji was dressed in a new pink colored jama dress. Along with this, his sesame laddoos and phini were offered as bhog. Devotees will see the tableau of Thakurji's kites on January 15 as well. Thakurji has a golden kite in his hand and Radha Rani has a silver pulley in her hand. The spinning wheel was in the hands of the friends.

Kutchhi Ghodi with kite flying on the sails of Jalmahal

A kite festival was organized on the sails of Jalmahal, in which folk artists entertained the people fiercely. Many people flew kites with the help of songs and music.

This festival of kite flying brought every mango and khas out of the houses to the roofs. Political leaders and ministers were seen raising their kites in the sky and twisting bets.

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