Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Hyderabad Prepares for Sankranti with Kite Festivals
Hyderabad is getting ready for the Sankranti festival.
The Begum Bazar market is full of colorful kites and accessories.
People are buying kites for the festival.
The Chief Minister wants to have big kite festivals near lakes.
These festivals will have IT professionals, celebrities, and sportspeople.
The market is busy, and kites are priced from Rs 5 to Rs 80.
The festivals will be on January 11, 12, and 13.
Begum Bazar in Hyderabad sees a surge in kite sales ahead of Sankranti festival.
Kites priced between Rs 5 and Rs 80, with special festive kits popular among children.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy proposes grand kite festivals near lakes in the city.
Festivals to be held on January 11, 12, and 13, with participation from IT professionals, celebrities, and sportspeople.
Begum Bazar, known for its wholesale markets, experiences increased footfall during the festive season.
- Who
- Residents of Hyderabad, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, HYDRAA Commissioner Ranganath
- What
- Preparations for Sankranti festival with kite festivals and market surge
- When
- January 11, 12, 13
- Where
- Hyderabad, Begum Bazar, Tummidi Kunta, Bakruddin Lake, Nallacheruvu
- Why
- To celebrate the harvest festival and promote cultural traditions
- Festival
- Sankranti
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Market
- Begum Bazar
- Kite Prices
- Rs 5 to Rs 80
- Festival Dates
- January 11, 12, 13
