Prayagraj, August 27: The sacred festival of Raksha Bandhan, symbolizing the bond between brothers and sisters, is approaching, and the markets in Prayagraj are bustling with activity. Colorful and uniquely designed rakhi stalls have emerged across various marketplaces, attracting numerous customers. There is a noticeable excitement among women, with crowds flocking to rakhi shops since morning.
Women expressed their eagerness for the festival, noting the availability of artistic rakhis this year. Remarkably, the impact of inflation seems minimal, making shopping even more accessible.
In addition to purchasing rakhis, many women are also seen getting henna applied, as this is considered an essential part of the celebration. Manisha shared, “We always apply henna for Raksha Bandhan. All the sisters get henna done before tying rakhis on their brothers. This year, we plan to celebrate the festival with great enthusiasm. I am very excited, as this is my first visit to my parental home after marriage.”
Palak Srivastava mentioned, “We have already bought our rakhis and have henna on our hands. We will start buying sweets from Thursday. There is a special joy in going back to our hometown.”
Divya added, “Raksha Bandhan is a festival for brothers and sisters. We start preparing well in advance. This year, we are seeing a lot of divine rakhis. There is no sign of inflation affecting our purchases.”
Sarita remarked, “There is a lot of excitement surrounding Raksha Bandhan, as it celebrates the love between siblings. Like every year, we will celebrate it well. This time, there are beautiful rudraksha rakhis available.”
In Prayagraj, the enthusiasm for Raksha Bandhan is palpable. Sisters are on the lookout for the most beautiful rakhis for their brothers, while brothers are busy searching for gifts for their sisters.
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