Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 29: Raksha Bandhan, the festival marking the brother-sister bond, was today celebrated here with traditional fervour and gaiety by various educational institutions, army and organizations.
The specially abled children of Asha School, Jammu Cantonment celebrated the festival of Raksha Bandhan. The children came attired in colorful traditional wear. They were apprised about the importance of this festival by the teachers and Principal Juhi Mathur. Girls tied rakhies on the wrist of boys and received gifts from them. The students also danced and enjoyed on various songs.
The little girls of Doon International School celebrated Raksha Bandhan by tying pious threads of Rakhi to the brave soldiers of Sabre Brigade. All the girls of Doon International School, Jammu made Rakhis and cards for the soldier brethren. The brothers of Sabre Brigade presented beautiful gifts to their little sisters. Principal Vikesh Kaur threw light on the importance of the day.
Students of Bharatiya Vidya Mandir (BVM) High School Ramban celebrated Rakshan Bandhan with the Army Jawan at RR 23 and 109 INT Bn (TA) at Maitra Camp. Girl students accompanied by Principal Pardeep Singh Thakur and staff members tied Rakhies on the wrists of the saviours of the nation.
Raksha Bandhan was celebrated at Madhuvan Kids Playway, Shastri Nagar. Rakhi making competition was held, wherein kids prepared beautiful rakhis. Principal Amrit Choudhary and the management of the school were also present on the occasion.
On the eve of Raksha Bandhan, Crossed Swords Division received about ten thousand Rakhis, greeting cards and best wishes packed in a beautiful and decorated box. These Rakhis were further distributed to the soldiers on the forward posts who are away from their families and guarding the nation’s boundary.
Five visually challenged girls from National Blind Association, Mumbai visited Chanderkot, Nachlana, and Banihal under Delta Force and tied tri-colour rakhis to the soldiers under a programme “Atoot Bandhan”. These girls were escorted by two staff members from the Association. Pallavi Kadam, Director of the National Blind Association was also present.
Raksha Bandhan was celebrated by the troops of the Rashtriya Rifles Uniform Force based at Reasi. Force Headquarters received thousands of hand-made Rakhis, cards and posters made by students from various schools and colleges from all parts of the country, which were distributed among soldiers in a get together function orgainsed at ‘Sarva Dharm Sthal’.
To celebrate Raksha Bandhan festival, Bhartiya Lok Sangeet Kala Sansthan (BLSKS) in coordination with Unison Cultural Troupe and Sangam Tru Art Production presented a musical play “Rakhi”. The play was written, produced and directed by ML Dogra, Former Regional Director, Song and Drama Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.
Raksha Bandhan was celebrated with enthusiasm and traditional fervour at Bhaderwah. People were seen visting temples from the early morning hours and offered prayers. Hawans were also organized on the occasion.
Members of Rural Women Foundation (RWF) celebrated Raksha Bandhan with Border Security Force (BSF) jawans at Suchetgarh Sector. President of the foundation, Sunita Sharma, Chairperson Heena Jamwal, Town President Harbinder Kour, Rama Rani, Rohit, Jyoti Bala and Madhavi were present on the occasion.
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