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Indore Temples, Buses Offer Free Rides for Rakhi
28 Aug
Summary
- Indore buses provided free rides for women on Raksha Bandhan.
- A massive 40x40-inch rakhi themed on Vande Bharat was made.
- Jail inmates emotionally reunited with sisters for the festival.
The city of Indore celebrated Raksha Bandhan with a festive atmosphere, bringing families together and filling homes with the aroma of special dishes. This year, the absence of Bhadra allowed sisters to tie the sacred thread throughout the day, accommodating various family celebration timings. Many described the festival as a cherished occasion for large family gatherings and reconnecting amidst busy schedules.
A significant highlight was a colossal 40x40-inch rakhi, adorned with national and cultural symbols and themed around the 150th anniversary of Vande Bharat. This unique creation was first offered to Lord Ganesh at Khajrana Ganesh Temple before being displayed at other prominent temples.
Community celebrations also took center stage, with one Jain family organizing a large gathering for nearly 250 members. Additionally, the festival extended to the city's correctional facilities, where sisters were permitted entry into Central and District Jails to celebrate with their incarcerated brothers, leading to deeply emotional reunions after periods of separation.
