As the City of lakes is all set to welcome the festival of Makar Sankranti, markets are flooded with various varieties of kites. Beautiful kites of various shapes and arts are attracting the children of the city.
Notably, the shopkeepers have stocked the kites of enormous varieties. The market is flooding with the kites of cartoon characters, film stars, television anchor and political leaders as well. Further, this year, the Modi kites and Chhota Bheem kites are the flavour of the season and the shopkeepers have come up with the different kinds of schemes for the buyers.
Mahesh, a kite shopkeeper in Chowk Market says, “This year we have stocked different varieties of kites. We have not only the array of various colours but we have distinct designs as well which are loves by the children.” Elaborating further, he said,
“This year we have stocked the kites with cartoon characters, especially for the kids. The children are opting for Chhota Bheem and Doreamon kites which are available in different colours,” he added. Another variety that is wooing the children is the Tom and Jerry series which begin from
Rs 15 to 20.
With coming of the festival of Makar Sankranti, colourful kites are flooding the market. The kites seem to highlight the current newsmakers. Actor Salman Khan appears on some of the kites for his own deeds, moreover, Aamir Khan new release PK film’s stills are also on display at the kites.
“The posters of famous Bollywood actors are put on the kites. I think people are attracted towards these kinds of kites and some people just pick up these theme-based varieties
of the kites which are available in the market,” says another shopkeeper from Chowk Market.
The market is also full with the simple kites of various colours. Among them is the most popular are the Neon kites. Another shopkeeper Mohit says, “We also have simple kites in various different colors. Neon color kites are also available as they are bright colour.” He further added, “In simple kites we have a variety of eco friendly kites as well made up of newspapers. Some artistry work is being put on them to make them look beautiful.”
Not only this, but the market has also a stock of decorative kites as well, which as being loved by the female buyers to decorate their house this Makar Sankranti. “I have a few variety of decorative kites embedded with embroidery and other designs,” added Mohit.
So this year the Bhopalites will have a lot of colours in the sky as they will enjoy the festival of Makar Sankranti.