पुरी के आकाश में सैकड़ों काइट्स; जगन्नाथ मंदिर के ऊपर उनका अजब नजारा

On Tuesday afternoon in December 2025, the sky told a different tale. As the sun dipped toward the Bay of Bengal, a flock of over a hundred black kites appeared like dark arrows against the golden light. These graceful raptors, with their forked tails and sharp eyes, swirled and soared directly above the Nilachakra. They circled the sacred wheel, diving and rising in perfect harmony, as if dancing to an ancient rhythm. Devotees on the ground stopped in awe—some pulled out phones to capture the rare moment, others whispered prayers. Never before had anyone seen so many birds claim the skies over Lord Jagannath's crown. Word spread quickly through the bustling streets of Puri. "Is it a sign?" people asked. "A blessing from the Lord, or a warning?" Hearts filled with wonder and a touch of unease. The next day, questions buzzed like bees around the temple gates. A senior servitor, wise from years of service to the deities, smiled calmly amid the chatter. "Do not fear, my friends," he said. "This is no omen—good or ill. Winter has arrived, and the birds are migrating. They come from distant lands, riding the warm winds, seeking food and rest. The Nilachakra stands high, a perfect perch in their journey. Nature's ways are simple; it is we who weave mysteries around them." As the kites wheeled overhead one last time before vanishing into the horizon, the temple flag fluttered peacefully. In that moment, the sacred and the natural intertwined—a reminder that even in the holiest places, the world turns with its own quiet magic.