Published: 12 January 2026Rajasthan PatrikaRajasthan
Rajasthan Prepares for Grand Makar Sankranti Celebrations at All Divisional Headquarters
On the instructions of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Rajasthan prepared grand Makar Sankranti and Kite Festival celebrations at all seven divisional headquarters — Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ajmer, Kota, Bikaner, and Bharatpur — as well as in Jaisalmer and Mount Abu. The flagship event was at Jal Mahal in Jaipur.
Rajasthan's traditional Sankranti sweets, especially Jaipur's milk-based 'feeni', saw demand from across India and even international orders from the US and UK via courier services. Sirohi district imposed strict kite-flying regulations banning Chinese manjha (nylon string) until January 31, with kite flying restricted to 6-8 AM and 5-7 PM to protect birds and prevent accidents. Violators face action under Section 223.
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Q: Discuss how Rajasthan's 2026 Makar Sankranti and Kite Festival across divisional headquarters promotes cultural tourism.
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Under Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma's directive, Rajasthan organised Makar Sankranti and Kite Festival events at all seven divisional headquarters — Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ajmer, Kota, Bikaner, Bharatpur — plus Jaisalmer and Mount Abu, with Jal Mahal the flagship venue. Sirohi banned Chinese manjha until 31 January to protect birds.
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Rajasthan's flagship Makar Sankranti and Kite Festival celebration was held at which location in Jaipur?
Explanation · Correct answer CThe flagship Makar Sankranti and Kite Festival event was held at Jal Mahal in Jaipur, with celebrations organised at all seven divisional headquarters of Rajasthan.
Frequently asked questions
What special sweet from Jaipur became famous during Makar Sankranti 2026 celebrations and where were international orders coming from?
Jaipur's traditional **milk-based 'feeni'** sweet saw surging demand during Makar Sankranti 2026, with orders coming from across India and internationally from the **US and UK** via courier services. This traditional sweet is a speciality of Jaipur, Rajasthan.
How did Rajasthan prepare for Makar Sankranti 2026 under Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma's directions?
On instructions of **CM Bhajanlal Sharma**, Rajasthan organised grand Makar Sankranti and Kite Festival celebrations at **all seven divisional headquarters** — **Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ajmer, Kota, Bikaner, and Bharatpur** — plus **Jaisalmer and Mount Abu**. The flagship event was at **Jal Mahal, Jaipur**.
What kite-flying restrictions did Sirohi district impose ahead of Makar Sankranti 2026 and why?
**Sirohi district** imposed strict kite-flying regulations **banning Chinese manjha (nylon string) until January 31**, with kite flying **restricted to 6-8 AM and 5-7 PM** to protect birds and prevent accidents. Violators face action under **Section 223**. The restrictions were to safeguard birds and ensure public safety.
What is Chinese manjha and why was it banned in Sirohi district during the Makar Sankranti 2026 season?
**Chinese manjha** refers to **nylon or synthetic thread used for kite-flying**, which is dangerous as it can injure birds, animals, and people. Sirohi district banned it **until January 31** and restricted kite flying to **6-8 AM and 5-7 PM**. Violators face action under **Section 223** of applicable regulations.
What markets in Rajasthan saw brisk sales ahead of Makar Sankranti 2026 and what products were in demand?
Markets in **Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Bikaner** reported brisk sales of **til-gur (sesame-jaggery), rewri, and traditional sweets** ahead of Makar Sankranti 2026. Kite sellers across Rajasthan reported **record sales**. Jaipur's milk-based **'feeni'** sweet received both domestic and international orders from the **US and UK**.
