Giant kites soar at Mamallapuram's 5th kite festival

Vibrant, large-format kites filled the skies at the 5th Tamil Nadu International Kite Festival held at TTDC Ocean View, Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu, on 14 August 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

Kite enthusiasts and international participants gathered at TTDC Ocean View, Mamallapuram, for the 5th Tamil Nadu International Kite Festival on 14 August 2026, showcasing colourful creations of varying scales. (Photo: NationPress)

A spectrum of colourful kites — from compact designs to oversized display pieces — were on show at TTDC Ocean View, Mamallapuram, during the 5th Tamil Nadu International Kite Festival on 14 August 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

The 5th Tamil Nadu International Kite Festival at TTDC Ocean View, Mamallapuram, on 14 August 2026, marked another edition of the coastal heritage town's signature cultural event drawing kite flyers from across India and abroad. (Photo: NationPress)