- Thursday, April 10, 2025
By: Shubham Ghosh
The Hindu Council of Wales on Sunday (22) celebrated the festival of Raksha Bandhan with members of the armed forces.
The annual Hindu ceremony involves sisters of all ages tying a rakhi or an ‘amulet’ on the wrists of their brothers, symbolically protecting them, and getting a gift in return.
The event was organised by the council in conjunction with Indian Honorary Consul to Wales Raj Aggarwal.
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The event, like those in previous years, was held to show solidarity with the armed forces, emergency services and community leaders for their valuable contribution to the community.
Among other dignitaries who attended the event were Sgt Paul Higgins, Col Sion Walker and Lt Cdr Suzanne Lynch, representing the RAF, Army and Royal Navy respectively; Hindu Council of Wales Chair Vimla Patel and Lord Lieutenant for South Glamorgan Morfudd Meredith.
