Webdesk : With the onset of rainy season in Bengal begins the eager waiting for early autumn the Sharath when the sky will be azure blue and the greatest festival of Bengal DurgaPuja will be celebrated. But another Puja that precedes this festival is Vishwakarma puja famous for its with kite flying .The flying of kites dates back to thousands of years ago and naturally has a place in world literature.
The kite, with its delicate balance between control and surrender, has long served as a powerful literary symbol. Across cultures and historical periods, it has represented freedom, .nostalgia, childhood innocence, and the fragile yet enduring ties that bind people together. Whether soaring triumphantly in the sky or tragically severed from its string, the kite often mirrors the human condition—our aspirations, our losses, and our relentless pursuit of redemption.
Here is some books that has association with kites
The Kite Flyer
Sharad P. Paul
A touching story of childhood bonds, heartbreaking separation, and triumphant redemption. Kumar and Raman are skilled kite flyers, while Lakshmi is known for her delicious barfis. Together, they live an idyllic life along the banks of the Kaveri River, learning life’s lessons from a kind peanut seller—until a single mistake shatters their peaceful world and changes their destinies forever. Set against the turbulent backdrop of 1970s Tamil Nadu, where political unrest and language protests led by the ADMK and its charismatic leader MGR dominate the era, this novel explores universal themes of caste, gender, and society while vividly bringing the period to life.
The Kite Runner
Khaled Hosseini
Afghanistan, 1975: Twelve-year-old Amir is determined to win the local kite-fighting tournament, with the unwavering support of his loyal friend Hassan. But neither boy anticipatestn the tragedy that unfolds that afternoon—an event that will haunt them for years. When the Soviet invasion forces Amir’s family to flee to America, he carries the weight of guilt. Years later, he must return to a Taliban-ruled Afghanistan in search of the one thing his new life cannot offer: redemption.
The Kite that Bridged Two Nations: Homan Walsh and the First Niagara Suspension Bridge
Alexis O’Neill | Illustrated by Terry Widener
Homan Walsh loves flying kites, so when a contest is announced to see whose kite string can span Niagara Falls, he is determined to win—despite freezing winds and setbacks, including a lost and broken kite. This inspiring, lyrical picture book, featuring Terry Widener’s breathtaking acrylic paintings, captures Homan’s perseverance. The author and illustrator collaborated with experts to ensure historical accuracy. The book also includes an author’s note, timeline, bibliography, and additional resources.
The Kites
Romain Gary | Translated by Miranda Richmond Mouillot
On a quiet Normandy farm, young Ludo grows up under the care of his eccentric uncle Ambrose—a kite-making mailman and pacifist—as Hitler’s shadow looms over Europe. Ludo’s life changes forever when he meets Lila, a girl from the neighboring Polish aristocratic estate. Though he falls instantly in love, Lila remains distant—until war tears them apart. When Germany invades Poland, Lila vanishes, and Ludo embarks on a perilous journey to save her, his country, and himself.
Featuring unforgettable characters—a defiant chef who values Michelin stars over war, a Jewish brothel madam who reinvents herself, and a pianist turned RAF pilot—The Kites is Romain Gary’s poetic ode to resistance in all its forms.