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Religion
Sisters Tie Rakhis to Inmates on Raksha Bandhan at Muzaffarpur Central Jail
✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 12:02 PM
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On Raksha Bandhan, sisters visited sentenced and under‑trial inmates at Muzaffarpur Central Jail, tying rakhis, applying tilak and sharing sweets in an emotional ceremony.
Muzaffarpur, Bihar – The atmosphere at Muzaffarpur Central Jail turned sentimental on Raksha Bandhan as sisters of both convicted and under‑trial prisoners entered the facility to observe the traditional rite. The women approached the visiting area, tied rakhis around their brothers' wrists, applied a tilak on their foreheads and offered sweets, adhering to the customary rituals of the festival.
Prison officials facilitated the ceremony, allowing the families to meet the inmates under supervised conditions. The event highlighted the emotional bond between siblings, even within the confines of a correctional institution, and underscored the cultural significance of Raksha Bandhan across all sections of society.
While the gathering was primarily symbolic, the sisters also expressed prayers for the early release and well‑being of their brothers, hoping for a swift resolution of legal proceedings. The ceremony concluded without any incidents, reflecting the cooperation between the jail administration and the families.
Prison officials facilitated the ceremony, allowing the families to meet the inmates under supervised conditions. The event highlighted the emotional bond between siblings, even within the confines of a correctional institution, and underscored the cultural significance of Raksha Bandhan across all sections of society.
While the gathering was primarily symbolic, the sisters also expressed prayers for the early release and well‑being of their brothers, hoping for a swift resolution of legal proceedings. The ceremony concluded without any incidents, reflecting the cooperation between the jail administration and the families.