Bhubaneswar, June 30 -- As the grand Rath Yatra began in Puri, the sky near Light House Square turned bright and colourful with a special kite flying festival held on the beach.
The event was organised by Planet Development Foundation (PDF) 2.0, a group that works for the well-being of people and the planet. Many large and beautifully shaped kites like panthers, long centipedes, and one with the word "Bharat" flew high above the sea, drawing smiles from tourists and locals alike. Each kite carried a message of peace and happiness to celebrate the journey of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra.
"We wanted to wish everyone a Happy Rath Yatra with this kite festival," said Sonali Prayadarsini, one of the core team members of PDF 2....