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Far from home, CRPF jawans celebrate Raksha Bandhan at Srinagar Airport

Women tie Rakhi to army personnel serving on LoC in Uri

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Jammu, Aug 19 (ANI): School children perform rituals as they tie 'rakhis' to BSF personnel on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan at Arnia in Jammu on Monday. (ANI Photo)
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Srinagar, Aug 19: Away from their homes and families, CRPF jawans guarding the nation celebrated Raksha Bandhan at Srinagar airport in Jammu and Kashmir.
Despite being far away from their loved ones, the jawans of 35 BN Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) came together to honour the special bond between brothers and sisters.
The celebration was marked with the tying of rakhi threads, symbolizing the promise of protection and love between siblings. The jawans exchanged sweets and gifts, sharing in the joy of the festival even while being on duty.
Vishnu Dwiwedi, who is Commandant 35 BN CRPF at Srinagar Airport told ANI, “Today the nation is celebrating the sacred festival of Raksha Bandhan. Sisters tie the rakhi to their brothers who in turn vow to give them protection.”
“CRPF jawans and their families residing here are celebrating the festival here…On this occasion, we vow to guard our nation,” he added.
This gesture of camaraderie and unity among the jawans reflected their resilience and determination to serve and protect the nation, even in challenging circumstances. The celebration of Raksha Bandhan served as a reminder of the strong bonds that tie them together as a close-knit family, ready to support and stand by each other in times of need.
Priyanka Yadav told ANI that they have come here to tie rakhi to security personnel. “They (CRPF jawans) are away from their families. So we thought to tie rakhi to their wrists to give them happiness. We are enjoying.”
As they observed the festival, the jawans found solace in the companionship and camaraderie of their fellow soldiers, knowing that they were united in their dedication to safeguarding peace and security.
Raksha Bandhan, commonly known as Rakhi being celebrated today is a traditional Hindu festival dedicated to the love and bond between brothers and sisters.
On this day, sisters tie a rakhi around their brothers’ wrists. In return, brothers offer gifts as a symbol of love and care for their sisters.
Raksha Bandhan is a festival deeply rooted in Indian Culture and has been celebrated for centuries. Incidents of sisters tying rakhi around their brothers’ wrists for protection are mentioned in Hindu religious texts.

Celebrating the festival of Raksha Bandhan, women tied Rakhi to Indian army personnel in Soni Village along Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.
Women called the soldiers their brothers and showed gratitude towards them for protecting the borders. In return, the soldiers pledge to protect and safeguard the residents from any harm.
Seerat Bano, a local woman, said, “We sisters have tied Rakhi to our brother for protecting us across the borders.”
Raksha Bandhan is a traditional Hindu festival dedicated to the love and bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters tie Rakhi around their brother’s wrists. In return, brothers offer gifts as a symbol of love and care for their sisters.
Nazir Ahmad, another local villager highlighted the significance of the Raksha Bandhan and described it as a festival of peace and harmony.
“This festival gives the message of peace and brotherhood. We live on the border and we stand by our Indian army who protect us. This festival represents the same brotherhood,” he said.
Earlier on August 17, schoolgirls near the Akhnoor border in Jammu and Kashmir celebrated Rakashabandan by tying Rakhi to army personnel.
The Hindu festival was celebrated with joy as school girls tied Rakhi, applied Tilak and offered sweets to the army personnel.
Earlier today PM Narendra Modi also wished the country on the occasion, “Best wishes to all countrymen on the occasion of Rakshabandhan, a festival symbolizing the immense love between brother and sister. May this holy festival bring new sweetness in the relationships of all of you and happiness, prosperity and good fortune in life.”
Rakhi symbolizes a sense of protection. On Raksha Bandhan, the brothers promise to protect their sisters from harm of any kind.
Raksha Bandhan is a festival deeply rooted in Indian Culture and has been celebrated for centuries. Incidents of sisters tying rakhi around their brothers’ wrists for protection are mentioned in Hindu religious texts. (ANI)

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