Warangal's Suraj Patangar: 50 Years of Kite Business, Special Kites & China Manja Ban

• Suraj Patangar stall in Warangal's Yellam Bazaar has been in the kite business for 50 years, offering a unique variety of kites.
• The shop explicitly bans 'China Manja' due to its dangers, actively raising awareness against its use.
• Kites are sourced from Maharashtra (cover kites) and Hyderabad (paper kites), with prices ranging from Rs. 5 to Rs. 80.
• Special Motilal manja strings and cotton strings are procured from Delhi and Mumbai.
• The proprietor notes a decline in kite-flying popularity among youth due to mobile phone addiction, impacting business.

Why It Matters: Suraj Patangar in Warangal upholds a 50-year kite tradition, promoting safety while facing declining youth interest.