Jalpaiguri's Poush Sankranti: Kites Soar, Tradition Endures for Just ₹5!

• Jalpaiguri celebrates Poush Sankranti with a vibrant kite festival, a unique tradition compared to other regions.
• Markets like Dinbazar are bustling with colorful kites such as 'Petkati', 'Calcuttaiya', and 'Teranga'.
• Kites are affordable (₹5-₹15), with 'manjha' string and 'Calcuttaiya' kites being highly popular.
• Kite flying on Poush Sankranti is rooted in a folk belief, symbolizing prayers to the Sun God for prosperity.
• Despite nostalgia for past grandeur, the new generation in Jalpaiguri keeps the kite-flying tradition alive.

Why It Matters: Jalpaiguri preserves its unique Poush Sankranti kite festival, blending tradition with new generation enthusiasm.