Jammu Kite Market Ground Report: Has Mobile Usage Taken Away the Kite-Flying Craze?

Jammu Kite Market Ground Report: Has Mobile Usage Taken Away the Kite-Flying Craze? Kite flying has long been a popular tradition in Jammu during the festival of Raksha Bandhan. However, this year, the scene at major kite markets such as Moti Bazaar and Pakka Danga appears somewhat different. Kite makers and artisans from different parts of the country have prepared thousands of kites, but they are now waiting for customers. Markets that once used to be packed during the festival season are seeing mixed responses from traders. While some shopkeepers say business is lower than last year, others describe the season as satisfactory. We spoke to kite traders, artisans and customers to understand why the craze for kite flying appears to be declining in Jammu. According to shopkeepers, the growing use of mobile phones and changing lifestyles are having a visible impact on children and youngsters. Where children once spent hours flying kites, many now spend more of their time on mobile phones. This ground report looks at how kites are made, which varieties are most popular in the market, what customers have to say, and the challenges faced by kite traders. The report also focuses on the issue of banned Chinese manjha. Shopkeepers say they have no connection with the sale of Chinese manjha and that such illegal activity damages the image of the entire kite market. Traders have appealed to people to stay away from Chinese manjha and use safe Indian kite string instead. Watch this special ground report for the complete reality of Jammu's kite market this Raksha Bandhan. #Jammu #JammuNews #JammuKiteMarket #PatangBazi #RakshaBandhan #KiteFestival #KiteMarket #JammuGroundReport #GroundReport #KiteBusiness #PatangMarket #ChineseManjha #Manjha #SafeKiteFlying #KiteFlying #JammuCity #JammuUpdates #RakshaBandhan2026 #JammuKashmir