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PROGRAMME : AUGUST - 2016
AUG 18 : A RAKHI BONDING FOR LIFE
Raksha Bandhan for children at the BVB-BBMP Public School in Sriramapuram went
much beyond symbolism, with the students understanding and celebrating the festival as a
―mutually protective and symbiotic relationship with all living beings‖.
What was most pertinent, timely, and meaningful was the tying of green rakhi to trees
and plants by the children, pointing to the environmental awareness among the young minds,
and making the festival as not just one of bonhomie, but as a pledge for respecting, nurturing,
and preserving nature.
The day could thus be considered as a relevant and important lesson in the school
curriculum albeit in fun and informal fashion.
Justice N. Kumar, former judge of the Karnataka High Court, who was Chief Guest,
underlined similar sentiments, pointing out that the Constitution of India itself had ratified
the celebration of Raksha Bandhan, through its tenets of equality and respect to all.
―There is a historical importance and reference to this festival, in the filial affection of
Lord Krishna to Draupadi. Raksha Bandhan is about universal brotherhood, making it an
important national festival‖, he said.
Sri Daulat Rao, National Secretary (South), Bharatiya Vikas Parishat (BVP), presided.
Sri Doraiswamy, Vice-Chancellor, Pesit University, and Sri Mumtaz Ali Khan, former
minister, were the Guests of Honour.
The programme was jointly organised by BVB and Bharat Vikas Parishath.
Girls tying the rakhi
