Brahma Kumaris celebrated Raksha Bandhan by tying rakhis to Tiruppur District Collector and police officers at the Collectorate. The festival, popular in North India, is now embraced by migrant workers in Tamil Nadu.
Coimbatore: Members of the Prajapita Brahma Kumari Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya organization celebrated Raksha Bandhan by tying rakhis to Tiruppur District Collector Christuraj and police officers on duty at the District Collectorate on Monday.
Raksha Bandhan, a festival primarily celebrated in North India, has gained popularity across the country. The festival symbolizes the bond between brothers and sisters, where sisters tie a sacred thread (rakhi) on their brothers' wrists and exchange sweets.
While the festival is widely celebrated in North Indian states, it has now found its way to Tamil Nadu, with North Indian migrant workers enthusiastically observing the tradition. The Brahma Kumaris, a spiritual organization, took this opportunity to extend the spirit of Raksha Bandhan to government officials and law enforcement personnel.
The gesture of tying rakhis to the District Collector and police officers signifies a bond of protection and respect between the community and the administration. It also highlights the growing cultural integration and acceptance of diverse traditions in Tamil Nadu.
This celebration at the Tiruppur District Collectorate not only showcased the spirit of Raksha Bandhan but also fostered a sense of unity and mutual respect between different cultural groups in the region.