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

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News18•14-01-2026, 21:28
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.
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