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Madhya Pradesh: Indore's Muslim kite seller inspired by Ram Temple innovated Ayodhya Kites:: Ayodhya Temple Replica Kites to boost Makar Sankranti business to Rs 1.5 crore in Indore

Ayodhya Temple Replica Kites to boost Makar Sankranti business//Muslim kite seller inspired by Ram Temple innovated Ayodhya Kites
a Ram Temple’s painting will fly in the skies of Indore on this Makar Sankranti as the city immerses in devotional fervour. Indore’s talented artists with kite-makers have innovated special specials this year with a replica of Ram temple, Ayodhya on the kites.
Further, kites with ‘Jai Shri Ram’ are also available. These kites with custom designs and special cuts will boost business at Makar Sankranti this year. As per estimates of association and market projections, Indore is expected to have business between Rs 1 and Rs 1.5 crore during the fest.
Makar Sankranti, known by various names across India, like Uttarayan in Gujarat, Khichdi in East Uttar Pradesh, Magh Bihu in Assam and Pongal in South India, will be celebrated on January 15 this year.
The day marks the Sun's transition from Sagittarius to Capricorn. In India, people celebrate the celestial event with great enthusiasm.
Indore’s kite seller Zakir Bhai, the first to innovate Ayodhya temple kite said, “For the special occasion of the Ram temple consecration ceremony, we have created these special kinds of kites to celebrate the arrival of Ram.”
Despite coming from Muslim background, his family has always been close to Indian customs. He has been running the shop for three generations, first was his grandfather Mohammad Paanwale used to sell kites from this shop, then his father and now he is selling kites.
“The demand for these kites is also continuously rising among the customers. We have kites ranging from Rs 2 to Rs 475 and strings ranging from Rs 40 to Rs 500. This year, a huge craze will be observed among people as Makar Sankranti and Ram Temple consecration ceremony is happening back to back,” Zakir added.
Association of kite sellers has strict instructions against Chinese manja and will be followed by all the sellers. “Festivals are important but the lives of birds and animals are equally important,” another seller Husain Bhai said.
There are approximately 200 kite shops in Indore. “Looking at the craze and rising demand of Ram Temple kites this time, a business of Rs1.15 - Rs1.50 crore has been estimated,” Husain said.
Indore’s kites and strings are not only demanded in the city but also in areas around the city.
There is also a huge demand for these special kites from Ujjain, Gujarat, Karnataka and even China, Zakir added.

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