Makar Sankranti Kite Festival 2026

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Vadtal Dham Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple is delighted to welcome you to our Grand Makar Sankranti Kite Festival in Houston, Texas (Aliana & Harvest Green Area). Join us for a joyful, family-friendly celebration filled with kite flying, devotional atmosphere, food, music, and community spirit.

📅 Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
🕙 Gates Open: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Vadtal Dham Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple, Houston, TX

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Event Guidelines & Safety Restrictions

To maintain a safe and family-friendly temple environment, the following are strictly prohibited:

  • Alcohol, smoking, vaping, or any intoxicants

  • Firearms

  • Outside food or drinks

  • Chinese string, glass-coated string, or nylon kite string

These restrictions are in place for the safety of all attendees.

Parking & Shuttle Information

Parking at the Mandir premises is available on a first-come, first-served basis with space for approximately 100 vehicles. Carpooling is strongly encouraged.

Drop-Off Instructions

  • Please drop off family members at the Mandir entrance first
  • Drivers should then follow instructions from on-site parking volunteers
  • Ground staff will guide vehicles to park either on-site or at designated off-site parking locations

Additional Parking Locations

  1. Shriji Adult Day Activity Center - 10319 Clodine Rd, Richmond, TX 77407

  2. Sri Sharadamba Matt - 10315 Clodine Rd, Richmond, TX 77407

  3. Hodges Bend Middle School - 16510 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77083

  4. Holly Elementary School - 16655 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77083

🚐 Shuttle service will operate continuously between all parking locations and the Mandir throughout the event.
Kindly cooperate with volunteers and staff to ensure a smooth experience for everyone.

Kite Festival Activities & Sales

  • Kites (with and without Kinyaar) and Firki will be available for purchase at the event

  • All kite strings sold are event-approved and safety-compliant

  • Multiple vegetarian food stalls will be available

  • All food is prepared at the temple and contains no onion or garlic

  • Food is sold at nominal prices

Accepted Payment Methods

  • Cash

  • Zelle

  • Credit Cards

All proceeds from food sales go toward the Mandir as a donation. Attendees are encouraged to support the temple by purchasing food on-site.