RAKSHABANDHAN CELEBRATION

Raksha Bandhan, a festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, was joyfully celebrated at Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Lamba Line, Port Blair on 19.08.2024. The event brought together students and staff in a warm and festive atmosphere, emphasizing the importance of love, care, and responsibility between siblings.

The celebration began with a special assembly where the significance of Raksha Bandhan was explained, highlighting its cultural and traditional importance in Indian society. Students presented songs and speeches. Speech by the teacher explained the values associated with Raksha Bandhan, such as unity, protection, and respect.

A key highlight of the event was the tying of Rakhi, a sacred thread, by the girls on the wrists of the boys, symbolizing their prayers for their brothers' well-being and the brothers' vows to protect their sisters. The boys, in turn, gave sweets to their sisters, further strengthening the bond of affection between them.

The school also made different teams with guide teachers to tie Rakhi's at different organizations such as Raj Niwas, Secretariat, D.C Office, G B Pant Hospital, Seva Niketan, Ayush Hospital, ICMR Dolly Gunj and Ramakrishna Mission. This fostered a sense of community and teamwork among the students.

Teachers at VKV Lamba Line took the opportunity to discuss the broader implications of Raksha Bandhan, encouraging students to extend the values of protection and care beyond their families to society at large. The event concluded with sweets being distributed to all, symbolizing the sweetness of the sibling relationship.