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| Raksha Bandhan bring smiles for kite makers | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
Jammu, Aug 21: With the arrival of Raksha Bandhan the kite makers and thread weavers in Jammu are doing a brisk business. They consider Raksha Bandhan as the high time for their business, as during the month of August, pertaining to Raksha Bandhan they dig number of contracts.
In Jammu, kite flying is an important part of celebrations on Raksha Bandhan and Shri Krishna Janmashthami. The kite is called ‘Guddi’ and the string with which it is flown is called 'Dor' by the locals. The kites are given different names depending upon the color combination and design.
“This day is good for our business, as during this month our business sky rockets and we experience swift business. Kite flyers buy in dozens along with thread which cost nothing to them but that money is enough for us to continue our other businesses,” said kite maker, at Nai Basti, Suresh.
Names like Danda (stick), Pari (fairy), Chand Tara (moon & star), Chhapan Chhuri, Tiranga (tricolor), Budda (old man) are common. Highly maneuverable single-string paper and bamboo kites are flown from the rooftops while using line friction in an attempt to cut each other's kite lines, either by letting the line loose at high speed or by pulling the line in a fast and repeated manner. It is called ‘Patang Baazi’.
According to kite flyer, Pramod it pleases them to fly kites as during Raksha Bandhan, there is enough wind blowing which is favorable for kite to soar.
“I love the way the kite flies and it really needs art and skill to fly kites. I am not a good kite flier but I love to see kites touching skies,” said Pramod.
An array of designer kites soar the skyline in Jammu on Raksha Bandhan and Shri Krishna Janmashthami. People start flying kites early in the morning and continue until the evening. From dawn to dusk, people of all ages fly kites rejoicing in the spirit of the day. The blue sky enlivened by colourful and pictorial kites. An array of colourful designer kites soar the skyline, their lines moving as if alive. “Playing music, while kite-flying is a common sight in Jammu. Music is loud and people dance when they cut someone other's kite. Crowded rooftops, fun-loving rivalry to outdo each other, and delicious feast are the hall-marks of the festival,” said he.
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