Meet the pigeon keepers of Chandigarh

Pigeon enthusiast JagJaspreet Singh loves them for their ability to respond quickly to training. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Updated on: Feb 16, 2018 5:56 PM IST

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Pigeon enthusiast JagJaspreet Singh loves them for their ability to respond quickly to training. (Keshav Singh/HT)

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Siraji Pigeons in Chandigarh. For dewy-eyed romantics, pigeons are carriers of love letters, but for others the birds can be pesky, rather untidy tenants. (Keshav Singh/HT)

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“I first got fascinated when I saw a breed known as the Indian garden fantail (above),” informs Singh.

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“It has very good sense of direction and in the interiors of Punjab, racing pigeons or kabootar baazi is very popular,” says Singh. (Keshav Singh/HT)

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“Did you know that pigeons can recognise the voice of their trainer and understand commands as well,” asks Arun Parkhi, a resident of Sector 26, Chandigarh.

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According to Gaurav Chauhan, who owns 50 pigeons, there’s been a renewed interest in pigeon keeping and gaming in the last few years. (Keshav Singh/HT)