
A glimpse of the 2025 edition of the ONGC-MRPL Mangaluru International Kite Festival.
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The 8th ONGC-MRPL International Kite Festival will be held on January 17 and 18 as part of the Karavali Utsava festivities at the Blue Bay Beach, Tannirbavi.
As per a press release, the festival has been organised by Team Mangalore, a group of kite enthusiasts focused on celebrating the cultural heritage of Dakshina Kannada district.
The event would feature a contingent of 60 kite flyers from India and abroad. “It promises to be a spectacular blend of tradition, creativity and international camaraderie, truly reflecting the spirit of Tulunadu,” the release said.
Published – January 12, 2026 06:43 pm IST