Promotes eco-friendly kite-flying
HYDERABAD, FEBRUARY 12, 2025: In an exciting display of traditional kite fighting, Rainbow Kite Club, Hyderabad and Hyderabad Deccan Kite Club has shown amazing skills against the Bangalore International Kite Club in a two-day tournament held at Shankerpally Ground, Rangareddy District.
The tournament saw professional kite fighters engaging in intense battles using 6-cord Manjha made of cotton thread, staying true to the traditional art of kite flying. Speaking at the event, Bareilly Manjha Director Himalaya Shinghal, a strong advocate for safe kite flying, emphasized the dangers of nylon threads, which are widely used despite posing serious risks.
“These clubs are committed to preserving the true essence of kite flying while ensuring safety. Our mission is to encourage the younger generation to step outdoors, engage in this age-old tradition, and experience a world beyond digital screens,” said Shinghal.
A Push for Eco-Friendly Kite Flying
The tournament also highlighted efforts to promote environmentally safe Manjha. Rainbow Kite Manjha Bareilly, a Bareilly-based business specializing in traditional cotton-based Bareilly Manjha under the brand RKM TALWAAR, played a key role in the event. The company actively opposes the use of Chinese, nylon, and plastic threads, which are known to be hazardous to humans, birds, and the environment.
While Himalaya Shinghal runs the business from Bareilly, his brother Aakash Shinghal, an IT professional based in Hyderabad, continues to fuel the passion for kite flying in the city, ensuring that the tradition remains alive for future generations. With tournaments like these, Hyderabad is witnessing a revival of competitive kite flying, bringing together enthusiasts who cherish the sport’s heritage while promoting safer and more sustainable practices.
About Rainbow Kite Manjha:
Rainbow Kite Manjha Bareilly is a Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh)-based business specializing in high-quality Bareilly Manjha and kites, marketed under the brand name RKM TALWAAR, Rainbow Kites Manjha (RKM) Brand started in 2019 and Rainbow Kite Club Hyderabad in 2023. The company is strictly against the use of Chinese, nylon, and plastic threads and is on a mission to promote cotton thread-based Bareilly Manjha, which is easily breakable and safer for the environment. Himalaya Shinghal, the owner, is based in Bareilly, while his brother Aakash Shinghal, an IT professional in Hyderabad, continues to uphold the family’s passion for the sport, ensuring that this generations-old tradition thrives.
