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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Inaugurates Gandhinagar Kite Festival 2026

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Gandhinagar kite festival, 'Patang Utsav 2026'. He actively participated in the festivities, flying kites and distributing sweets to local residents. The event featured international kite flyers and was attended by government officials and a large public gathering. The festival, a major attraction in Gujarat, sees the sky filled with vibrant kites and has expanded to other cities like Surat and Rajkot.

Key Points: Gujarat CM Inaugurates Gandhinagar Kite Festival 2026

  • Festival marks Uttarayan 2026
  • CM participated in kite-flying
  • Event saw international kite flyers
  • Celebrations spread to multiple cities
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Gujarat CM inaugurates Gandhinagar Kite festival 2026; takes part in kite-flying

CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates Patang Utsav 2026, flies kites, and distributes sweets during Uttarayan celebrations in Gandhinagar.

Gujarat CM inaugurates Gandhinagar Kite festival 2026; takes part in kite-flying
"this should also become a festival of enthusiasm that helps everyone reach new heights of happiness, peace, prosperity, and progress - CM Bhupendra Patel"

Gandhinagar, Jan 14

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Gandhinagar kite festival on Wednesday, marking the commencement of 'Patang Utsav 2026' in the city.

The Chief Minister extended greetings and warm wishes to the people on 'Uttarayan', an auspicious period in Hindu calendar symbolising the onset of longer days.

On the joyous and festive occasion of Uttarayan 2026, the Chief Minister also joined the citizens in kite-flying and other festivities.

The Chief Minister tried his hands at kite flying and distributed 'laddoos and chikki' to the local residents.

Extending his Uttarayan greetings, CM Bhupendra Patel said that as people fly kites high in the sky during the festival, this should also become a festival of enthusiasm that helps everyone reach new heights of happiness, peace, prosperity, and progress in their lives.

The Chief Minister also took to his social media handle on X to share pictures of 'Uttarayan' celebrations, organised by the Sahay Foundation at Central Vista in Gandhinagar.

CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the kite festival celebrations by releasing balloons into the sky. The event saw participation of government officers including Gandhinagar Mayor and District Collector, the BJP's top office-bearers as well as international kite flyers and a large number of local residents.

Earlier, the Gujarat CM's Office (CMO) also urged the residents, in a social media post, to join the festive celebrations with joy and enthusiasm.

The international kite festival remains a major attraction in Gujarat which sees hundreds of trained and professional kite flyers from India and abroad, converging in Ahmedabad to fly giant and myriad kites.

During this period, the skies get filled with colourful and vibrant kites, of various shapes and sizes, fluttering in the breeze, creating a spectacle at the Sabarmati riverfront. Over the years, the festival has also spread to other cities including Surat, Rajkot and Dholavira where kite-flyers mesmerize the people by filling the skies with their brilliantly coloured jumbo kites.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see the festival getting official recognition and support. The international kite flyers add so much colour. But I hope the administration also focuses on the safety aspects - every year we hear about accidents due to manja (glass-coated string). Let's celebrate, but safely.
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Aman W
The spirit of Uttarayan is unmatched! Flying kites from the terrace with family, the sound of "kai po che!", and the special food like undhiyu and chikki. Glad the festival is spreading to other cities like Surat and Rajkot. It's a core part of our Gujarati culture.
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Sarah B
Visiting Ahmedabad for the kite festival was an incredible experience. The energy at the Sabarmati riverfront is electric. It's wonderful that the government organizes these events. It's not just a festival, it's a massive cultural showcase.
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Vikram M
While the festival is joyous, I can't help but think of the clean-up required afterwards. The kites and strings create a lot of waste. Would be great if the government could tie up with NGOs for a massive post-festival cleanliness drive. Celebrate responsibly, ja?
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Kriti O
The CM's message about reaching new heights is nice, but these events often feel very political. The article mentions BJP office-bearers were there. I wish festivals could just be about people and culture, without the obvious political branding.

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