Patna: Brothers and sisters celebrated the festival of their love and bonding — Rakshabandhan — with great enthusiasm on Monday. Sisters tied rakhis on their brothers' wrists, praying for their long life and prosperity, while brothers pledged to protect their sisters. “I tie a rakhi to my brother every year, praying for his long life and happiness.
It's a special bond between us, and I feel blessed to have him as my brother,” said Rashmi Kumari, a resident of Boring Road. Many city shops, along with schools and colleges, were closed on the day, which saw Patnaites, dressed in their best of ethnic wears, visiting their siblings. This year, Bihar government has declared a public holiday on the occasion.
However, rakhi, gift and sweet shops were seen bustling with activity since morning. The sound of traditional songs and aroma of delicious food filled the air. “I bought my seven-year-old brother’s favourite sweet kaju katli.
He gave me a smartwatch, which he bought from his pocket money that he saved for the entire year. My parents ordered the gift online,” said Rachna Sharma, a resident of Patel Nagar. Though closed for studies, several schools and colleges held rakhi-making competitions and cultural programmes.
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