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Raksha Bandhan: Humans Tie Rakhis to Trees, Pledge Forest Protection
28 Aug
Summary
- Villagers celebrated Raksha Bandhan by tying sacred threads around trees.
- Participants pledged to protect forests and conserve the environment.
- Forest personnel urged villagers to share responsibility for forest conservation.
Forest personnel and villagers in Hazaribag observed Raksha Bandhan with a unique ceremony, tying sacred threads around trees to pledge forest protection. This event, held at Hedum panchayat in Chatra district, saw participants applying tilak to trees and raising awareness for environmental conservation. Traditional drumbeats accompanied the celebration, as residents honored trees as symbols of the brother-sister bond.
Forest guards Sunil Kumar and Amit Kumar encouraged active villager participation in safeguarding forests. They stressed that forest conservation is a shared responsibility, crucial for maintaining ecological balance and ensuring clean air for the future. Hedum mukhiya Santosh Ram equated tying rakhis to trees with a pledge of love, respect, and responsibility towards the environment, similar to a brother's promise to protect his sister.
The villagers committed to preventing forest fires and illegal tree felling, alongside a promise to plant more trees. This initiative underscores a profound connection between the community and its natural surroundings, promoting a culture of environmental stewardship.
