Tag: Kite flying
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Viswakarma Puja and the tradition of kite flying
Rigveda regards him as the father of architecture and mechanics. Every year Viswakarma Puja is performed in factories and workers seek blessings in the hope that manufacturing and machinery would run smoothly for the rest of the year.
September 17, 2022 -
Avoid kite flying near electrical installations on I-Day: BSES
We advise residents not to fly kites near electricity installations, including overhead cables and certainly avoid using metal or metal coated 'manjha'
August 2, 2020 -
Fun-filled ideas to make Independence Day 2019 extra patriotic and special!
A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and the soul of its people – Mahatma Gandhi
August 15, 2019 -
Kite-flying claims 2 lives in Hyderabad
A 27-year-old youth also fell to his death while flying a kite on the terrace of his house in Warasiguda area on Sunday.
January 15, 2019 -
Viswakarma Puja: The dying thrills of kite flying
Both kite-flying and factory rituals were an integral part of the boisterous climate on what otherwise wasn't a red-letter day in the calendar.
September 17, 2018 -
Unparalleled peace
Happiness galore Satan Chandra Viswakarma Puja is a day of celebration for Vishwakarma, a Hindu god, the divine architect. According to Vedas, Lord Vishwakarma is considered as Creator of the world. The festival is observed primarily in factories and industrial areas. As a mark of reverence, the day of worship is marked not only by...
September 14, 2017 -
Breaking barriers
It was time for Vishwakarma Puja. Akash stood in the middle of the captivating green, with the kite that he loved more than his life. The countryside sprawled in front of him. A sudden breeze gave him an indication. It struck his mind. Holding the string he tossed the kite into the sky with all...
September 14, 2017 -
Independence Day: Kite flying tradition lives on
People thronging the rooftops and a sky full of kites is a common sight each Independence Day across the country. This year is no different with several kite clubs holding competitions to celebrate the day. Nibhul Pathak of Kite Club India, Ahmedabad told PTI that kite flying is a tradition followed in north India, particularly...
August 13, 2017 -
No kite-flying near transformers, says BSES I-Day advisory
BSES has issued an advisory for Independence Day, urging people not to fly kites near electrical installations and transformers. A senior BSES official said metal-coated manjha can lead to tripping and even electrocution. Tripping of a single 33/66 KV line can disrupt power supply to over 10,000 consumers, he added. Officials said tripping-related outages can...
August 9, 2017 -
Kites with GST, Modi images in great demand in Jammu
Giving tough competition to the kites carrying GST and Modi images are those with pictures of Bollywood heart-throbs and cartoon characters.
August 6, 2017