Why kite flying on independence day

Travel Gorgeous international destinations that are haven for nature lovers. Join Us On Facebook Close. Poll of the day Which is the oldest Ratha Yatra in the world? Vote Now. Comments 0. Be the first one to comment. Read All Comments Post a Comment. Count: Although I am glad kites have been removed from the sky's canvas for the safety of birds, I surely miss this fraternising activity that brought people together and created an absolute unique and fun bond between them. Shop Read.

Signup with us to unlock all features! Special Features. By Sunaina Mullick. Let us know your fond memories of kite flying in the comments below. Share this story. What's on your mind? Start a conversation, not a fire. Post with kindness. The kite, for that matter, is so deeply intertwined with our childhood years, that very rarely do we care to look into the roots of its existence.

Its tendency to soar high up in the sky has meant that it is often used as an analogy for freedom, perhaps one of the many reasons why it is so enthusiastically indulged in, during the celebrations on August But the kite has historically also been more than just a sport. While Taqi is using it for spreading awareness on coronavirus and other social issues, kites have been used for other practical purposes in the past as well.

For that matter, its strong links with Independence Day is traced back to nationalist movement itself, when kites were flown carrying messages against the British rule. While the exact origins of kiting is not certain, it definitely seems to have started out in Asia. The earliest function of kiting was also markedly different from the sporting event it is today. Chinese legends contain instances of kites being used to lift fireworks into the sky to scare away opposing armies.

Desai writes that the kite was brought to India by Buddhist missionaries through the Silk route, and from there it spread out to Arabia, North Africa and Europe.

Once in Europe, kites lost their ritual significance and were used more for amusement. Also Read Independence Day India's love affair with Kheer It is believed that in , kites became a symbol of protest against the British Raj when people flew kites with the slogan 'Simon Go Back', against the Simon Commission. Up Next. Follow us. Download the app.