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Religion
Girl Hostelers of GDC Celebrate Raksha Bandhan 2026 with Traditional Festivities
✍️ TRIPURA STAR NEWS
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 02:18 AM
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Students residing in the GDC girls' hostel observed Raksha Bandhan 2026 with cultural programs and shared sweets, fostering sisterly bonds.
The girls staying at the Government Degree College (GDC) hostel in Tripura marked the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan on 2026 with a series of organized activities. The celebration brought together hostel residents for a day of traditional rituals and communal meals.
Participants tied rakhis on each other's wrists, exchanged sweets such as kaju katli and rasgulla, and performed folk songs that highlighted the cultural heritage of the region. A small stage was set up where students showcased dance performances and recited verses related to the festival's theme of sibling affection.
Hostel officials noted that the event aimed to strengthen camaraderie among the girls and provide a wholesome cultural experience away from home. The celebration concluded with a group photograph, capturing the spirit of unity and joy among the residents.
The observance reflects the broader practice of celebrating major festivals within educational institutions across the state, reinforcing cultural continuity among young adults.
Participants tied rakhis on each other's wrists, exchanged sweets such as kaju katli and rasgulla, and performed folk songs that highlighted the cultural heritage of the region. A small stage was set up where students showcased dance performances and recited verses related to the festival's theme of sibling affection.
Hostel officials noted that the event aimed to strengthen camaraderie among the girls and provide a wholesome cultural experience away from home. The celebration concluded with a group photograph, capturing the spirit of unity and joy among the residents.
The observance reflects the broader practice of celebrating major festivals within educational institutions across the state, reinforcing cultural continuity among young adults.