Makar Sankranti: Sagar's Kite Market Soars, Shopkeepers See Record Sales

• Sagar's kite market is experiencing unprecedented demand for Makar Sankranti, with shopkeepers reporting record sales.
• Specialty kites featuring the women's cricket team, Operation Sindoor, PM Narendra Modi, Bharat Mata, and popular cartoon characters are in high demand.
• Due to high demand and limited stock, kite prices have doubled, with a 10-rupee kite selling for 20 rupees.
• Kites are sourced from Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Delhi, with metallic kites also gaining popularity for their unique shimmer.
• Chinese manjha remains banned in Sagar, with strict action threatened against sellers, and Bareilly string being the preferred choice.

Why It Matters: Sagar's Makar Sankranti kite market is booming with record sales and high demand for themed kites.