The Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) has clarified that the kite festival being planned from August 13 to 15 at Mamallapuram will not harm birds or animals in any way. There will be no manja or thread. These are not the conventional paper kites but are like big balloons, said Sandeep Nanduri, Managing Director, TTDC.
The kites would be tethered to the ground with ropes and would be at a height of 20 to 30 feet. The festival will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on all three days during which there will be live music and food, Mr. Nanduri said. There will be no entry fee for children. The entry fee will be ₹150 per head for adults. The event would be held on a large ground belonging to the TTDC on East Coast Road that has access to the beach.
