Dor da adda: Fading threads of kite tradition in Ludhiana

Once the lifeblood of the city’s festive skies, 'dor da adda', traditional hubs where kite strings were spun and strengthened, are now dwindling. The wooden-posted workshops that once lined city lanes have nearly vanished. Today, only a handful remain in areas such as Daresi Ground, Dugri and Sunet.