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Raksha Bandhan celebrations in India

Overview

The festival of Raksha Bandhan was observed across India with various cultural and social activities. Political leaders in Gujarat and New Delhi issued greetings, with officials emphasizing themes of women’s empowerment, social harmony, and mutual responsibility.

In Gujarat, the celebrations extended to the prison system. In facilities such as Sabarmati Central Jail, Rajkot Central Jail, and Jamnagar District Jail, prison administrations facilitated visits from female relatives. These visits allowed sisters to perform traditional rituals, such as tying rakhis on their brothers' wrists, with security protocols in place to manage the ceremonies.

Entities

Harsh Sanghavi · Rajkot Central Jail · Rahul Gandhi · VP Gohel · Gaurav Agarwal

Timeline

  1. 15 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Gujarat prisons host Raksha Bandhan celebrations for inmates

    Women in various Gujarat prisons, including Sabarmati and Rajkot, celebrated Raksha Bandhan by tying rakhis on their brothers' wrists during organized visits.

  2. 15 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Indian political leaders extend Raksha Bandhan greetings

    Indian political leaders, including Gujarat's CM Bhupendra Patel and Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, issued greetings for Raksha Bandhan, emphasizing social harmony and women's empowerment

Sources

bhaskarhindi.com · loktej.com · samacharnama.com