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Religion
22,432 Sisters Tie Rakhis to Minister Vishwas Sarang at Narla's 18th Raksha Bandhan Celebration
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 09:34 PM
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On the opening day of Narla's 18th Raksha Bandhan festival, 22,432 women tied rakhis to Minister Vishwas Sarang, with a notable presence of Gen‑Z participants.
Bhopal's Narla district marked the start of its 18th Raksha Bandhan celebrations with a massive gathering of sisters. On the first day, a recorded 22,432 women tied rakhis to state minister Vishwas Sarang, symbolising the traditional bond of protection.
The event highlighted the enthusiasm of younger participants, as a sizable number of Gen‑Z sisters joined the ceremony, reflecting the festival's continued relevance among India's youth.
Organisers described the turnout as a testament to community spirit and cultural continuity, noting that the sheer scale of the rakhi‑tying ceremony set a new benchmark for the region's annual observance.
Local officials praised the participation, emphasizing that such mass involvement reinforces the social fabric and promotes inter‑generational solidarity during the festival.
The celebration is expected to continue over the next few days with cultural programs and community activities across Narla.
The event highlighted the enthusiasm of younger participants, as a sizable number of Gen‑Z sisters joined the ceremony, reflecting the festival's continued relevance among India's youth.
Organisers described the turnout as a testament to community spirit and cultural continuity, noting that the sheer scale of the rakhi‑tying ceremony set a new benchmark for the region's annual observance.
Local officials praised the participation, emphasizing that such mass involvement reinforces the social fabric and promotes inter‑generational solidarity during the festival.
The celebration is expected to continue over the next few days with cultural programs and community activities across Narla.