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Festivals in India are celebrated with a lot of excitement and enthusiasm. There are several customs and rituals linked with these festivals which are not only pleasant and enjoyable but also beneficial for health. Makara Sankranti is one of these festivals, which is celebrated all over the India in various ways, a prominent one being flying kites. Scientifically, this day marks the beginning of warmer and longer days compared to the nights.

People fly kites on this day because by doing it unknowingly they receive the benefits of sun exposure. During winter, our body gets infected and suffers with cough and cold and the skin also gets dry during this season. Kite flying while a lot of fun for the young at heart, conveys a deeper message that God is the Sutradhara — holding the string of man. Letting your kite fly high, up to the heavens, is a sign for the gods to wake up as it is believed that they have slumbered for the past six months.