Vishwakarma pujas on rise in Kol but craze for kite flying nosedives
The tradition of flying kites in Kolkata is slowly dying due to lack of interest and competition from electronic gadgets. In the past five years, many kite sellers have closed their businesses due to a decrease in demand. The tradition, which dates back to the 19th century, used to be a show of royal splendor, with kites adorned with money. Lack of open space, high-rise buildings, and children's addiction to electronic gadgets have contributed to the decline of kite-flying.