Published: 13 January 2026Social News XYZRajasthan
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma Inaugurates Kite Festival and Patang Atish Utsav 2026 at Jal Mahal on Makar Sankranti
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma inaugurated the International Kite Festival at Jal Mahal, Jaipur, on January 14, 2026, marking the Makar Sankranti festival. The three-day event (January 14-16) was held at the Jaipur Polo Ground and the iconic Jal Mahal grounds near Mansagar Lake.
Professional kite flyers and international participants from over 20 countries joined locals in colourful kite-flying competitions. Cultural performances, Rajasthani street food festivals, and folk music accompanied the celebrations. Events were also organised across seven state divisions, Jaisalmer, and Mount Abu. Makar Sankranti, marking the sun's transition into Capricorn, is one of the few Hindu festivals based on the solar rather than lunar cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Makar Sankranti 2026 celebrated and what astronomical event marks it?
**Makar Sankranti 2026** was celebrated on **January 14, 2026**, marking the **Sun's entry into Capricorn (Makara rashi) at 3:13 PM**. It signifies the **end of winter**, the beginning of **Uttarayan** (northward journey of the sun), and longer daylight hours. It is one of the few Hindu festivals based on the **solar cycle**.
How did Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma inaugurate the Jaipur Kite Festival at Jal Mahal on Makar Sankranti 2026?
**Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma** inaugurated the **International Kite Festival at Jal Mahal**, Jaipur, on **January 14, 2026** by flying a kite. He viewed a **kite exhibition themed on Operation Sindoor** and interacted with folk artists. **Deputy CM Diya Kumari** and senior officials attended. The three-day event ran **January 14-16** at the Jaipur Polo Ground and Jal Mahal grounds near **Mansagar Lake**.
How many countries participated in the International Kite Festival at Jal Mahal Jaipur in January 2026?
**International participants from over 20 countries** joined the Jaipur International Kite Festival held at **Jal Mahal** (near Mansagar Lake) from **January 14-16, 2026**. The three-day event also featured **cultural performances, Rajasthani street food festivals, and folk music**. Events were organised across **seven state divisions, Jaisalmer, and Mount Abu**.
By what other names is Makar Sankranti known in different Indian states?
Makar Sankranti is celebrated as: **Pongal** in Tamil Nadu, **Magh Bihu** in Assam, and **Uttarayan** in Gujarat. Celebrated on **January 14, 2026**, it marks the sun's transition into Capricorn and is one of the few Hindu festivals based on the **solar cycle** rather than the lunar calendar.
What was the significance of the kite exhibition themed on Operation Sindoor at the Jaipur Kite Festival 2026?
At the **Jaipur International Kite Festival at Jal Mahal** on Makar Sankranti, **January 14, 2026**, CM Bhajanlal Sharma viewed a **kite exhibition themed on Operation Sindoor**, reflecting national pride in India's military operations. CM Sharma stated the festival **strengthens folk culture, promotes creativity and social awareness, and boosts tourism** in Rajasthan.
