Makar Sankranti is the kite flying festival in India
People gather on rooftops in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on the morning of the Makar Sankranti (Uttarayan) day and set themselves up for a day of kite flying frenzy.
Kite Festival, Ahmedabad, India
Kite Festival, Ahmedabad, India
Makar Sankranti is the kite flying festival in India
Kites cover the sky as the entire city gets on the rooftops in the old parts of Ahmedabad, a bustling city in Gujarat, India. Makar Sankranti, also known as Uttarayan is a major Hindu festival in this part of India.
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Running to catch a kite, Ahmedabad, India
Kite Festival, Ahmedabad, India
Havelis in the pols of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Beautiful interiors of the Jethabhai haveli in Ahmedabad which have been restored by its owner Rahil Patel, keeping its heritage value intact.
Visit to a heritage "haveli"
Jethabhai haveli is a beautiful heritage home in one of the tiny bylanes of Ahmedabad's Khadia area. Rahil Patel, the owner of this haveli has developed a small toy museum inside. He also runs a foundation called "Vaarso" which translates to heritage.
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Jalebee: An Indian dessert in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Jalebee being prepared at the oldest jalebee shop in Ahmedabad on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, the kite flying festival.
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Home decorated on the Kite Festival, Ahmedabad, India
Kite Festival, Vadodara, India
Kite festival, Ahmedabad, India
Kite Festival, Ahmedabad, India
Night market during Makar Sankranti, Ahmedabad, India
Manjha on spindle for sale in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Tourist bus at Kankaria lake in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
A colourful bus takes tourists, especially children on a round of the famous Kankaria lake in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
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Makar Sankranti is the kite flying festival in India
Manjha making in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Spindles making manjha - the thread used to fly the kites line the streets of Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India on the occasion of the festival of Makar Sankranti.
Makar Sankranti is the kite flying festival in India
Manjha making in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Spindles making manjha - the thread used to fly the kites line the streets of Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India on the occasion of the festival of Makar Sankranti.
Kids play on the streets of Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India
A boy playing on the streets of Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India tries to playfully shoot us as we try to shoot his picture from a moving bus.
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International kite flying event in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Kites or all shapes and sizes soar in the sky at the International Kite Flying event held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on the occasion of the Indian festival of Makar Sankranti.
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International kite flying event in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Crowds gather at the International kite flying event in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
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Kite in the colours of the Indian tricolour at the International kite flying event in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India which coincides with the festival of Makar Sankranti
International kite flying event in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Every year, on the occasion of Makar Sankranti the International Kite Flying Festival is organised on the banks of river Sabarmati in Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat. Kite flyers from many countries participate in this event.
Kite markets for Makar Sankranti in Gujarat, India
Kites in all colours and sizes are up for sale in the markets for Makar Sankranti in Gujarat, India
Kite markets for Makar Sankranti in Gujarat, India
Colourful toys give company to the kites for the festival of Makar Sankranti in Gujarat, India.
Kite markets for Makar Sankranti in Gujarat, India
Spreading the message of Love with the kites during the festival of Makar Sankranti in Gujarat, India
Colourful kite markets for Makar Sankranti in Gujarat, India
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Getting ready for the kite flying contests of Makar Sankranti in Gujarat, India
A boy rejoices his stock of huge kites on the occasion of Makar Sankranti or Uttarayan. People buy loads of kites and contests are fought in the air for this festival in Ahmedabad, India.
Kite markets for Makar Sankranti in Gujarat, India
Bollywood actors get on the kites for Makar Sankranti in Gujarat
Kite markets for Makar Sankranti in Gujarat, India
Colourful night markets in Gujarat sell all sorts of trinkets like whistles and hats along with kites on the Makar Sankranti eve
Kite markets for Makar Sankranti in Gujarat, India
On the eve of Makar Sankranti or Uttarayan, the markets in Vadodara and Ahmedabad, the major cities of Gujarat are full of kites in all colours and sizes.
Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur, India
Next to to Amer Palace is the Jaigarh fort. It was regarded as an elder brother to the Amer Palace, keeping a watch on the palace and protecting the city from its enemy. Read more on Jaipur at Jaipur in 24 hours: A super short visit.
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Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur, India
Next to to Amer Palace is the Jaigarh fort. It was regarded as an elder brother to the Amer Palace, keeping a watch on the palace and protecting the city from its enemy. Read more on Jaipur at Jaipur in 24 hours: A super short visit.
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Elephant ride at Amer Palace, Jaipur, India
We are not completely sure how good the elephant rides are for the animals. Steep climbs are not really an elephant’s best friend. Besides, this path is cobbled and uneven, which poses an even bigger hindrance.Read more on Jaipur at Jaipur in 24 hours: A super short visit.
Ganesh Pol, the main entrance door to the Amer fort in Jaipur, India
Amer Palace stands as a resplendent reminder of the Rajput valour and glory. We were transported back to 16-17th centuries. The dramatic stories about the royals gave us an insight into their lives as well as those times. Read more on Jaipur at Jaipur in 24 hours: A super short visit.
Ganesh Pol, the main entrance door to the Amer fort in Jaipur, India
Amer Palace stands as a resplendent reminder of the Rajput valour and glory. We were transported back to 16-17th centuries. The dramatic stories about the royals gave us an insight into their lives as well as those times. Read more on Jaipur at Jaipur in 24 hours: A super short visit.
Amer (or Amber) Palace, Jaipur, India
Amer Palace stands as a resplendent reminder of the Rajput valour and glory. Read more on Jaipur at Jaipur in 24 hours: A super short visit.
Hawa Mahal, Jaipur, India
The windows of Hawa Mahal, with their fine lattice work were meant to act like veils; a “purdah” for the royal women. Read more on Jaipur at Jaipur in 24 hours: A super short visit.
Goving Dev ji Temple, Jaipur, India
The temple affords unobstructed view of the idols to the thousands of devotees who gather for prayers. This means there are no pillars in between. The construction was an architectural challenge. The feat earned this temple a name in the Guinness Book of World Records “for having the widest single span RCC flat roof”.Read more on Jaipur at Jaipur in 24 hours: A super short visit.
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Jantar Mantar, Jaipur, India
Jantar Mantar, the oldest astronomical laboratory in India was commissioned in the early 18th century by king Jai Singh II, a big fan of science and technology. Read more on Jaipur at Jaipur in 24 hours: A super short visit.
Scenes from the Indian Railways train journey to Jaipur, Rajasthan
