Independence Day 2025: Harry Potter, Sidhu Moosewala kites set to soar high in Delhi-NCR this year
Independence Day gives Potterheads and Moosewala fans in Delhi-NCR the perfect excuse to show their love through kite flying, say Old Delhi wholesalers.
India’s 79th Independence Day celebrations are grand, and residents of Delhi-NCR are immersing themselves in the festivities with kite flying. From washable kites to designs capturing the spirit of Bollywood, as well as electronic manjhas, there's a lot ruling the skies and the ground below. Wholesalers from Old Delhi share what's trending among kite flying enthusiasts and why!
Anas Ahmed, from Abdullah Kite Center in Lal Kuan, says, “Designs mein maximum Harry Potter kites ( ₹20 for four) bik rahi hain. Not just children, even adults are buying these and we’ve run out of stock.”
Varun, from Don Bhai Patang Wale in Lal Kuan, “We’ve sold approximately 30,000 Sidhu Moosewala-themed kites, in the last two-three days. Besides these, Bollywood and south stars wali plus Elvish Yadav ki photo wali kites are also in high demand.”
Hasan,from Punjab Enterprises in Chawri Bazar, says, “Electronic manjha is the new item. Ek charkhi ₹700 ki hai, and it’s selling the most because it’s battery-operated, can be controlled with a button, and the manjha doesn’t break easily.”
Meet kite lovers here:
Patang, Parcham aur Parampara
“We won’t just remember aazadi, but relive it by weaving together moments of joy, pride and community to carry forward the legacy of India’s freedom,” says Abu Sufiyan from Tales of City.
Where: Jama Masjid, Old Delhi
When: August 15
Timing: 4pm to 7pm
Patangbazi in Old Delhi
“Neighbourhood freedom trails, craft sessions, poetry evenings and art will come together to connect city’s people with the spirit of independence,” says Sachn Bansal from Delhi Walks.
Where: Old Delhi
When: August 16 to 31
Timing: 5pm to 7pm
Story by Nikita Kalra and Lakshita Popli and Inputs by Karan Sethi
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