Festivals celebrate the feeling of togetherness. In India, there are many auspicious days which are celebrated with great pomp and spirit. Rakhi Purnima or Rakshabandhan is one of the ancient festivals which signifies 'tying the knot for protection'. It symbolizes the relationship of a sister and her brother. As per the tradition, the sister ties a thread of protection on the wrist of her brother and she prays for his long life, while the brother is supposed to protect the sister. Sanjay Bachhav, a teacher from Vadodara started a campaign five years ago to send rakhis to the soldiers deployed in Kargil, Drass, Batalik and Siachen Glaciers of Ladakh region, who protect our borders around the clock. The soldiers brave the extreme weather conditions, stay away from families, apart from protecting the border. The campaign started with students writing letters or messages and sending rakhis for the jawans. The troopers from the border have also called the student

Author-Shlok Talati