<p>Colourful kites of various shapes and sizes dotted the skyline of Jaipur on Saturday as people took a holy dip in the Pushkar lake and offered prayers to the Sun on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.</p>.<p>People took a holy dip in the Galta Teerth in Jaipur and Pushkar lake in Ajmer and offered prayers.</p>.<p>Devotees also offered prayers to the Sun on 'Makar Sankranti' which marks the end of the winter solstice.</p>.<p>Youths and children enjoyed kite flying to mark the festival. Kites of different sizes, shapes, and designs dotted the skyline of the pink city.</p>.<p>Usman Khan, a kite shop owner said kites were a little costlier as compared to last year but the sale was not affected.</p>.<p>He said sky lanterns and small hot air balloons made of paper were also in demand this year.</p>.<p>"Sky lanterns, used in the evening, are becoming equally popular and it has become a necessary item on Makar Sankranti," he added.</p>
<p>Colourful kites of various shapes and sizes dotted the skyline of Jaipur on Saturday as people took a holy dip in the Pushkar lake and offered prayers to the Sun on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.</p>.<p>People took a holy dip in the Galta Teerth in Jaipur and Pushkar lake in Ajmer and offered prayers.</p>.<p>Devotees also offered prayers to the Sun on 'Makar Sankranti' which marks the end of the winter solstice.</p>.<p>Youths and children enjoyed kite flying to mark the festival. Kites of different sizes, shapes, and designs dotted the skyline of the pink city.</p>.<p>Usman Khan, a kite shop owner said kites were a little costlier as compared to last year but the sale was not affected.</p>.<p>He said sky lanterns and small hot air balloons made of paper were also in demand this year.</p>.<p>"Sky lanterns, used in the evening, are becoming equally popular and it has become a necessary item on Makar Sankranti," he added.</p>